Your mind is constantly being challenged and it can all be extremely overwhelming. The stress that we are under from work, life, studies and social obligations take a toll on our mental and physical health. While some are more resilient than others and find ways to handle the stress, some can find it slightly more difficult to cope.
It does tend to be difficult to slow down when you are constantly being demanded. However proper stress management and relaxation is essential in order to live a balanced life. De-stress works differently for everyone but here are a few ways we think can help everyone.
Identify triggers
Each one has their own set of triggers that stress them out. Whether it is a job, a person or a social obligation and similarly each one has a different way of dealing with them. The key to knowing how to relax and calm your thoughts is to identify what triggers you. This process can take some time but it is important to find out in order to find remedies.
The triggers can cause all sorts of reactions, anxiety and panic attacks are common conditions people with high stress levels face. When you have been able to identify the causes of your stress, you will be able to find ways to cope and de-stress. It usually is our thought patterns that put our minds and bodies into over drive, calming our thoughts and rational thinking helps to take back control.
Find a place of comfort
We let loose when we feel comfortable so therefore it is important to find a space that provides that comfort. Whether it is a bedroom, your house or just a spot in the city find a place that gives you that peace.
There are a number of addons that can help to create this safe space. Candles, homeopathy flower essences or even colourful furniture helps to set the mood to de-stress. This extends to journaling, music and even painting. A place of comfort is simply something or someone that makes you feel relaxed and calm.
Convert hobbies into profit
More often than not our 9-5 jobs are not really fuelling our hobbies and goals. This is why it is essential to take time to work on what drives you. True achievement comes from doing what you love so therefore find ways to cover your hobbies into part time businesses or an outlet of your stress. Enjoying what you do reduces stress and enables a healthy creative process and if you are lucky this side hustle can become your full-time job and source of income.
Talk it out
Talking out what you feel is a way of reducing the weight of what you are carrying. Whether it is a therapist or a friend learn to talk out what you feel in a comfortable space. This ensures you do not bottle up emotions until they become unhealthy and reach a burnout point that can greatly affect your life.
