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Natural Ways to Relieve Stress1.Free your mind. Take a five minute break and walk around; even if this means walking around your office building,. stand by the window, look at some greens and then inhale deeply and exhale very slowly. Research shows that deep breathing allows more oxygen to be inhaled, helping to prevent stiff necks, headache, indigestion, poor mental performance, palpitations and stress.2. Clear the clutter. Tidy your desk, organize your files, clear out the cupboard and weed the garden. De-cluttering can be very therapeutic as the sense of satisfaction act as a form of stress relief. 3. Herbal tranquility. Many herbs have calming and relaxing effects. Instead of starting the day with coffee, which is over stimulating to an over stressed body, sip a hot cup of Chamomile infusion. Add a slice of lemon and a teaspoon of honey for an instant soothing and strees relief feeling. If stress has been bugging you for some time and you need a deeper sense of relaxation, go for herbs like Passionflower, Lemon Balm, and St. John's Wort. As a stress relief, these herbs are excellent for stress due to overwork and nervous tension. 4. Flower power. Bach Flower Remedies help many different kinds of stress. Vervain is recommended for those busy workaholics and can't relax people; white Chestnut for people who can' turn their brain off even when it's bedtime and the ever popular Rescue Remedy for on-the-spot stress busting. 5.Soothing baths. Nothing beats a hot bath for pure relaxation. Add a few drops of Lavender oil in your bath water for extra effect. 6. DIY acupressure. Massage the centre of your palm with a firm thumb pressure. Massaging the ears also help to balance the body and mind. Starting at the top of your ears, pinch the ridges between your thumb and forefinger, gently pulling the ears away from your head. Slowly move down the ridges of the ear in this manner until you reach your earlobes. Then grasp the lobes frimly and pull downwards. 7. Get exercsing. Any form of exercise that you enjoy will help relax your body. Some prefer to sweat and yell out their frustration with kickboxing, whilst others may prefer the gentle movement and rhythmic breathing of yoga. Something as simple as a short stroll in the park may be all you need as a stress relief. 8. Calming foods. Honey has long been used in traditional medicine as a calming food. So if stress is making you anxious, try a teaspoon of honey for stress management. 9. Increasing awareness. Become aware of when your are experiencing stress overload. How do you personally feel it in your body? Then become aware of the things you can personally do as a stress relief in the course of the day. Just start doing all the things that make you feel good about yourself. 10. Relaxation. Taking time to break sustained tension is really crucial to reduce stress. It can be as simple as taking a stretch break or go away for a relaxing long weekend or maybe do something refreshingly new to break the daily routine. 11. Manage Your Lifestyle. Smart time management is one way to reduce stressors. Learn to prioritize. Do what is most important first and realize that some things can wait until later. Having more supportive friends makes you happier as you will have a sense of belonging. Build relationships based on emotional honesty.Take time off to enjoy nature and beautiful sights is a form of stress relief. Go for a walk. Listen to music. Socialize. Indulge in sports and recreation.
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