How can overcome stress

      At times we can feel stress and anxiety reach new levels you may have felt so overwhelmingly stressed that you wouldn’t turn in assignments on time or you may have felt an abrupt feeling of anxiety wash over you as you walked over to a class podium for a presentation or perhaps your stress and anxiety seem constant and unrelenting. it may be difficult to do seemingly simple tasks at all because you’re too overwhelmed by your anxious thoughts and stressful to do list well to help relieve you, How can overcome stress?  here are some daily habits that can reduce your stress and anxiety.

• Washing dishes can overcome stress: 

      According to researchers at Florida state university. washing dishes can have a positive effect on your well-being. in an effort to test which daily activities overcome stress researchers conducted. a study with the help of 51 students as subjects they found. that those who mindfully washed dishes reported a decrease in nervousness by 27 and an increase in mental inspiration by 25 the control group.

    On the other hand did not experience any of the positive effects of mindful dishwashing. so how can you practice mindful dishwashing. you simply have to be aware of your senses while washing the tomato sauce off your lasagna plate. focus on the smell although it might not be great try focusing on the smell of the soap. also focus on the warm water and the feel of the glasses and plates in your hands. grounding yourself in reality by focusing on your surroundings can help you to overcome stress.

 

•  Cuddling hugging and holding Hands:

      The relaxing feeling of a cozy cuddle or warm hug well. that loving feeling you get when you hug kiss or hold hands with someone. is likely due to the increased flow of endorphins humans often get from a loving hug. according to several studies the pleasing chemical endorphins increase from cuddles and hugs. while the release of the stress chemical cortisol slows from hugs. so next time you have a chance to hug someone you love go ahead. you’ll only feel happier and they will too and can overcome stress

 

• Make good posture a habit:

        I bet you’re slouching right now aren’t you?

   Don’t worry , i’ll teach you the benefits of great posture my little slouchy grasshopper. we are all guilty of slouching at times but there are some positive effects on maintaining correct posture according to. a study in the journal of behavior therapy and experimental Psychiatry. upright posture can have a positive effect and reduce fatigue. the preliminary study’s conclusion suggested that adopting an upright posture may increase positive effect reduce fatigue and decrease self-focus in people with mild to moderate depression. so maybe you’re feeling a little bit tired or inattentive. try maintaining good posture for three minutes and see how you feel after still feel tired maybe take a nap next.

 

• View stress as a challenge:

       When we are stressed or anxious we often feel discouraged and well feel even more stressed or anxious due to these feelings

       In the first place, think about it if you continue to ruminate on a worrisome. thought your anxiety and stress will only grow instead try viewing stress as a challenge

    Psychologist Kenny Mcgonigle recommends in her book the upside of stress to reframe any stressful event or anxious circumstance as a challenge. preliminary research shows that those who adopt this mindset exhibit fewer stressful events and suffer less from negative health effects use this response to stress as an opportunity. to grow as a person, view how you can react differently and what that will do to you and the situation. how will you feel in the long run if you react this way what if you view your stress as a long lost friend who needs a break. or some talking to in order to calm down well if you talk to them you may just hit. it off and then you may not view stress as an enemy at all but as a friend who simply needs to be reasoned with.

 

• Meditate can overcome stress:

        I’m sure you’ve heard before about the benefits of meditation. but if you know your day is bound to be busy and stressful. put aside five or ten minutes each morning to ease into it with some mindful meditation. it will likely be difficult to jump into a full hour’s worth of meditation so take it in baby steps. start with five minutes each morning once you’ve mastered that add an additional five each week. until you feel comfortable and can overcome stress

    Neuroscientist gail De Board demonstrated through FMRI research that changes in brain activity in subjects. who would learn to meditate were unchanged even when. they were not meditating the board recorded brain activity and took scans of subjects brains. while they meditated and after while they completed everyday tasks the scans still showed. the changes in the brain activation patterns continuing to the end of the study. this was the first time this sort of change had been discovered in the part of the brain known as the amygdala.

 

• Go to bed on time:

     Do you go to bed on time?

     What time are you reading this blog ? 

If it’s past your bedtime go to bed after this tip if it’s not past your bedtime. i am once again proud it is vital to our mental health that we get enough sleep. sleep deprivation can impact our anxiety for the worse according to research not getting enough rest can increase the brain’s anticipatory reactions intensifying your anxiety and stress levels so check the clock is it past your bedtime. it’s time you make going to bed on time  a daily habit more a nightly one.

 

 So will you practice these habits which will you drive first?

And which habits help you relieve stress and Anxiety?