9 Easy Ways To Manage Stress

Don’t let stress take over your day! Try to do one (or a few!) of these things to start feeling better:

1.Connect with friends:Meeting up with other people can help reduce symptoms of stress and increase feelings of happiness.

2.Meditation:Meditation, such as mindfulness, is a proven way to help reduce stress.

3.Deep breathing:Slow, deep breaths can calm the body’s stress response and help you relax.

4.Playing with pet:Walking the dog or petting an animal companion may calm you.

5.Yoga:Practicing yoga can help the body relax. Try doing yoga videos at home or attending a local class.

6.Listen to music:Music helps the body cope with stress. Listen to music that makes you feel happy or relaxed.

7.Read a book:Escape to another world and take your mind off the day with a favorite book.

8.Exercise:Regular exercise has many benefits, including improving your mental health and stress management.

9.Massage:A massage not only feels good, but it can help reduce stress and muscle tension.

Sources: Anxiety and Depression Association of America, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Mental Health