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| 5 Ways to Reduce Stress |
Exercise – You don’t essentially need to go register in a gym or start a detailed exercise regime. Just get out for a walk, take a bike ride, or go for a swim. Whatever type of physical activity you enjoy; get out and do it. Exercise is an outstanding way to ease stress. Physical effort is also a great way to ward off insomnia as well.
Positive Thinking – It may not sound like much, but it is helpful. This may be hard in the start, especially if you are a pessimistic person, but give it a try for a few days. Stress and nervousness is tiring. Positive thinking allows you to overcome your anxiety and find happiness and serenity. You may find that simple mundane things that caused stress before no longer harmfully affect you.
Give Your Mind a Break - Anxiety pops up when your mind is not on the present moment: You’re trying to study, but you’re worrying about your next exam. Or you’re taking the exam while stressing about something your boyfriend said. According to Lickerman, daily meditation for as little as 20 minutes can help you develop your mindfulness muscle. “Meditation seems to have an effect beyond the period when you’re meditating,” he says. Find a quiet place to sit, close your eyes, and focus on your breath, gently bringing your mind back whenever it wanders.
Get a Good Sleep- You already know that lack of sleep makes it harder to kick stress to the curb. The question is: How can you catch your eight hours when you’re in a dorm full of partyers, and your roommate considers 3 a.m. prime study time? Keep it simple: Lickerman suggests buying a pair of earplugs and an eyeshade (really!) and talking to your resident assistant if rowdy neighbors consistently keep you up. Also, daytime naps as short as 15 to 20 minutes can help you feel refreshed after a poor night’s sleep.
Make dietary changes - Reducing sugar, carbohydrates, caffeine and alcohol in your diet can go a long way towards getting your body back into a healthful balance. It’s now recognized that when we eat carbohydrates, these foods turn directly into sugar in our bodies. The more sugar we eat, the more depleted our B-vitamins become. B-vitamins are essential for a healthy nervous system.
