Author: Hannah Gantt, LPCC
Life can be stressful. We have bills to pay, kids to look after, careers to juggle, and all the other small items that make up any normal person's day. It's normal for people to feel stressed at times, but it's important to not let it become a regular part of our day-to-day living. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to reduce stress in everyday life. Here are some tips on how you can do just that:
Meditation is an incredible, scientifically-backed way to reduce stress. It can be as simple as sitting down in your favorite chair, closing your eyes and taking some deep breaths for 10 minutes. But if that sounds too complicated, just take a moment every day to sit quietly and think about what's going on in your life right now--it doesn't have to be more than that! Even slowing down for 2-3 minutes a day can make a huge impact.
Meditation helps us clear our minds by training our brain to focus on one thing at a time (i.e., our breath). By doing this consistently over time, it will become easier for you when faced with stressful situations because they won't seem so overwhelming anymore. Ketamine therapy can also help us reach a deeper meditative state.
Getting a massage is one of the best ways to reduce stress and anxiety. Massages are known for their ability to release endorphins, which are the body's natural feel-good chemicals. These hormones help you relax and feel less stressed, so if you're feeling overwhelmed with work or other responsibilities, getting a massage is definitely worth considering.
Another benefit of getting regular massages is that they can help improve sleep quality by reducing muscle tension throughout the body during sleep; this means that after getting a massage before bedtime, you'll likely wake up feeling more refreshed than usual! And while there's no scientific evidence linking massages with pain relief (though some people claim that it helps), many people find that their chronic aches and pains are significantly reduced after receiving treatments from licensed therapists--and who doesn't want fewer aches in their everyday lives?
Stress is a bodily response to any kind of threat, and it's completely normal to feel stressed when you're facing an important deadline or have a pile of work to complete. However, if your life is filled with so much stress that it's beginning to take its toll on both your mental health and physical wellbeing then there are several things you can do in order to reduce this influence on your life.
Exercising regularly has been shown time and time again as one of the best ways for people who are feeling overwhelmed by their workloads or other responsibilities in their lives; regular exercise releases endorphins into the bloodstream which helps lift moods as well as strengthen muscles throughout the body (and thus reducing fatigue).
Eating well also helps reduce symptoms associated with anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness - plus healthy foods give us energy! Getting enough sleep is another important factor when it comes down towards reducing levels of stress: sleeping allows our bodies' systems rest so they can recover from any damage caused during waking hours (such as working out) while also allowing us time away from worries that may keep us awake at night otherwise.*
Lowering expectations is one of the most effective ways to reduce stress. You can lower your expectations about anything, but here are a few examples:
A walk is a great way to get some exercise, and it's easy to fit into your day. You can do it anywhere, from the park or beach to your own neighborhood--and you don't have to go far! Plus, it's free.
The benefits of walking are numerous: It improves your mood, boosts productivity at work (and makes for better sleep at night), lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels--the list goes on. So if you're looking for an easy way out of stress mode in 2019, consider taking up this simple pastime as part of your routine instead of reaching for another cupcake or glass of wine at 3pm every day.
There are lots of ways to reduce stress, it's just a matter of finding what works for you.
Stress is a normal part of life, but too much stress can be harmful to your health. Stress can lead to physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach problems. It's important to find ways of reducing stress in your everyday life so that you don't experience these negative side effects on your body.
There are lots of ways to reduce stress, it's just a matter of finding what works for you personally!
If you feel that stress is starting to take up too much of your time and mental space, ketamine therapy for chronic stress may be able to provide relief for symptoms. Fill out out assessment here and schedule an introductory call with one of our nurse practitioners to see if this healing modality is right for you!
We hope you found some inspiration in this article. Remember, there are so many ways to reduce stress and keep yourself healthy. The key is to find what works best for you!
