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 Six More Quick Stress-Relieving Tips

We are all affected by stress in different ways at different times, to varying degrees, and for various causes. It could be caused by something minor or by something more serious. In either case, it's critical to strive to lessen stress, as it can spiral out of control and negatively impact your health. Here are six short techniques for reducing and managing stress. I hope you find these to be beneficial.

• 1st Tip: Make it a You Day

This may seem self-evident; we all need time to ourselves to get away from everything for a bit.

Life is difficult enough as it is, with all of the obligations it sets on us, which may lead to stress as life gets the best of us.

Make a conscious effort to carve out some time for yourself.

No distractions, switch off the laptop, turn off the phone - this is your time, and no one else's.

Then do whatever it is that makes you happy and relieves your stress.

It could be anything from reading a book to listening to music to simply relaxing.

You'll feel better if you take the opportunity to switch off for a while.

• Tip 2: Find Your Happy Spot

Another simple stress-reduction approach is to visualize yourself in your happy zone when things get tough.

We've all had one (or maybe several) - envision yourself in the situation and how it makes you feel.

This has been around for hundreds of years and is sometimes referred to as guided visualization.

There are guided imagery therapists and practitioners you can consult if you want to take it seriously.

Alternatively, you might stock up on guided imagery books and CDs.

For videos, there's always good old YouTube.

Meditation, another strategy for stress reduction and management, goes hand in hand with guided imagery.

• Tip 3: De-Clutter and Clean

A clean and tidy home can help with stress reduction and management (as stupid as it may sound).

Sift through everything you own and figure out what you need/value and what you don't - be merciless - what you can live without.

You might be able to sell or donate whatever you don't want to), but perhaps one room at a time.

Cleaning stimulates hormones that make you feel good just by doing it.

Put on your favorite CD to help pass the time as you clean.

Put on your favorite CD to help pass the time as you clean.

Isn't it true that having a clean and tidy home makes you feel better?

• Tip 4: De-Clutter Your Digital Life

Now that you've de-cluttered and cleaned your home, it's time to de-clutter and clean your digital life as well.

Emails, social media, the push for immediate responses, more likes, and more Twitter followers, and staying on top of it all may be stressful enough, right?

De-clutter and tidy up your digital space.

Remove yourself from any email lists that you aren't a part of.

Turn off any notifications, changes, or similar features that you aren't using.

Turn off any notifications, changes, or similar features that you aren't using.

Instead of checking your emails all day, set up specified periods during the day to do so (this may not apply to work emails of course).

And, before going to bed, turn everything off (or at least on silence), because you don't want to be woken up all night by emails and social media updates.

• Tip 5: Listen to soothing music

This stress-reduction advice is related to the one we discussed previously finding a happy place.

The appropriate kind of music might help you relax and unwind.

Listening to a peaceful sound for a while can have the same effect as closing your eyes and going to your happy place.

Bird songs, waterfalls, calm waves breaking, whale music, and other similar sounds may be used, depending on your preferences.

There are numerous relaxation sound CDs, streaming services, and downloads available.

Plugin, listen, relax, and let the tension melt away.

• Tip 6: Take some time to meditate.

A little meditation can go a long way toward reducing stress and improving your overall mood.

This can be as simple as sitting down, clearing your mind, and breathing deeply many times.

Inhale for four seconds to fill your lungs, hold for a few seconds, then gently exhale.

It's similar to being in your happy spot, which we discussed before.

If you want to start meditating and have a smartphone, there are a plethora of meditation applications to choose from.

Of course, there are a plethora of books, films, and other media available.

Meditation can help with anxiety, sadness, and high blood pressure, in addition to reducing stress.

Begin right now. Take action now. Let's take it one step at a time. Don't be a procrastinator.

There is no right or wrong way to try these stress-relieving techniques. Check out which ones work best for you.