A Look at the Best Ways to Reduce Stress

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A Look at the Best Ways to Reduce Stress

More people are dealing with stress than ever before. In the modern world, things move so quickly, and we try to do so much. Many women choose to work full-time whilst raising their family, fighting off feelings of guilt. Men aim to be the perfect role model, successful, high-earning, trying to look after everyone. Many full-time workers try to study at the same time, such as an online master of laws from the University of Southern California. With depression affecting more people than ever, it’s important that we learn to deal with our stress before it leads to something more.

Laugh

Laughter really can be the best medicine. Take time away from your work or studies and spend it with your family and friends, and people that make you smile. Do something for fun – you’ll be amazed at how quickly you feel your stresses melt away. No matter how busy you are, try to make this a regular thing.

Take a Vacation

When you can, have a proper break. Go away. It doesn’t need to be far, but a change of scenery can work wonders. Leave work at home, and let yourself truly relax. You are entitled to this time out, and you deserve it.

Talk

Don’t bottle things up. Don’t worry about dumping your stresses on other people. Your friends and family want to help you. There is a good chance they have also felt stress at some point in their lives. Talk about anything that is worrying you. This simple act could help you not only feel better, but a different perspective often makes it easier to spot solutions.

Sleep

Another thing that can help you spot solutions and feel brighter is a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, when you’re stressed out, sleep isn’t always easy to come by. To give yourself the best chance, make sure you cut caffeine after dinner time and turn off your laptop and other devices for at least an hour before bed to give your brain a chance to unwind. Other things you could try include a warm bath or a malt drink.

Exercise

Exercise releases hormones and adrenaline, which make you feel better. Many people find going for a run, focusing on their feet hitting the ground, helps to clear their head. Exercise will also leave you feeling energized.

Take a Social Media Break

Social media is meant to be fun and a fantastic way of keeping in touch with friends and family. However, it can lead to stress. Comparing your life to others often leaves you feeling shame and a lack of self-worth. If you find you are constantly checking your feeds and longing for what other people have, it’s time to take a break. If this isn’t possible, just try to remind yourself that most of those photos are staged and have filters on.

Stress can easily affect your enjoyment of life. So, if these tips aren’t helping, do something about it. Speak to a counselor or doctor. If you study an online LLM degree, speak to your tutor. There are always options. Don’t let stress get you down.

Annie Jones
Annie Jones
I'm Annie Jones, Megri contributor, cook healthy food and makeup obsessive. I write for health, fashion and finance sections of the site from past 7 years.

14 COMMENTS

  1. Hi, agree to these steps.. I like Social Media break, that makes you aware of what’s happening around and bring you close to your friends and family… nice post.. And I think travel nearby may also help to reduce the stress…

  2. Whether you are into an emergency that calls for an immediate stress alert, you can use these given solutions to take a chill pill from over stress environment. Thanks Annie for sharing this article which is worth reading. Great work and keep going.

  3. Nice Post!!! You have Mentioned really helpful tips to reduce stress. I agree with everything you have describe on it. Sleeping and exercise are such a big thing that a lot of people ignore. I especially like Laughing is indeed a great stress reliever!

  4. These are all fabulous tips. I need to do them now.Exercise is the best way to get rid of stress. Running, walking, biking and yoga etc. Try to do exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Listening to calm music, writing down your thoughts and feelings also helps in reducing stress.

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