Stress, the biggest villain of the modern world! It kidnaps our peace of mind, tortures our evenings, when we return home from work and murders those beautiful moments. But like all villains, this villain can also be punched off!
1) Get in motion
Moving from the chair to the couch while watching TV is not being physically active! Physical activity is one of the most important ways to keep stress away by clearing your head and lifting your spirits. Whether you like full-fledged games of football, tennis, or roller hockey, or you prefer walks with family and friends, its important to get up, get out, and get moving!
2) Fuel up
If your body were a car, you wouldnt go for a long drive without filling up the gas tank first. Likewise, begin each day by eating breakfast to give you the energy you need to tackle the day. Eating regular meals (this means no skipping dinner) and taking time to enjoy them (no eating in the car) will make you feel better too.
3) LOL (Laugh out loud)!
Laughter is the best medicine, and it very well knows how to cure stress. Did you know that it takes 15 facial muscles to laugh? Lots of laughing can make you feel good and, that good feeling can stay with you even after the laughter stops. So, head off stress with regular doses of laughter by watching a funny movie or cartoons, reading a joke book (you may even learn some new jokes), or even make up your own riddles laughter can make you feel like a new person!
Everyone has those days when they do something really silly or stupid instead of getting upset with yourself, laugh out loud! No ones perfect! Life should be about having fun. So, lighten up!
4) Have fun with friends
Being with people you like is always a good way to ditch your stress. Get a group together to go to the movies, shoot some hoops, listen to music, or play a board game or just hang out and talk. Friends can help you work through your problems and let you see the brighter side of things!
5) Spill to someone you trust
Instead of keeping your feelings bottled up inside, talk to someone you trust or respect, about whats bothering you. It could be a friend, parents, a relative, or a teacher. Talking out your problems and seeing them from a different view might help you figure out ways to deal with them. Just remember, you dont have to go at it alone!
6) zzz away!
Fatigue is a best friend to stress. When you dont get enough sleep, its hard to deal you may feel tired, cranky, or you may have trouble thinking clearly. When youre overtired, a problem may seem much bigger than it actually is. So, Sleep away to glory! And when you wake up, you might find the problem that was giving you stress, quite easy or even stupid! ;)
