7 Easy Stress Reducers

August 3, 2008

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If you are like most women, you have a list of daily things to do that is probably a mile long. It is important to try to slow down, because you may be at risk of a stress-induced breakdown. Here are some tips that will only take 5 minutes to do and will reduce your stress.

Laugh A Little - Studies have shown that laughter can lower your stress hormone called cortisol. When you laugh, the stress usually diminishes, at least temporarily.
Start Moving - Just a small amount of exercise can trigger a release of the mood-lifting endorphins in your body. You don’t have to run a mile, it can be as simple as jumping rope for a few minutes. The repetitive motion of some exercises will make you relaxed and more focused as well.
Reach out to a Friend - Friends are there for you and what better way to blow off steam or to vent than with a friend. Take a few minutes and call or email a friend and you will feel much better.
Get some Light - Go for a walk out in the beautiful sunshine. When the body absorbs sunlight, it will increase the chemicals in your body that effect your mood. Enjoy some time out in the sun; have a picnic lunch or take a stroll to relieve the stress.
Pump up the Volume - Put on your headphones or simply turn up the stereo and rock out to the music your teens usually listen to. Enjoy it, dance around and you will see your stress instantly reduced.
Breathe - Take deep cleansing breathes throughout the day. Just breathing deeply can instantly relax you. Next time you are stuck in traffic or go into your child’s messy room, remember to take a deep breathe and you will be relaxed.
Take a virtual vacation - Not all of us can go on a luxury vacation but we can close our eyes and picture ourselves on a beautiful tropical island or a serene mountaintop. Stay in that place for some time and enjoy the peace. This will give you a few minutes to unwind and relax instead of focusing on the long to-do list.

Take a few moments out of your busy schedule and try some of these tips and watch the stress melt away.

Dr. Daisy (aka Dr. Mommy) is a Doctor of Chiropractic by profession, wife to a loving and supporting husband and home school mom to 5 beautiful children. She is a speaker, blogger and freelance writer that devotes her time to educate the public on the importance of nutrition and their health.

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