Busting The Stress Cycle
- Remember to breathe properly: Just because you are breathing doesn’t mean you are doing it well. Deep breathing allows for the vital exchange of gases like oxygen as well as the relation of muscles.
- Watch your posture: Someone who is stressed or depressed will almost always have poor posture. Simply by changing posture you can change the levels of your stress. Whether sitting, standing or lying, imagine your spine is being gently stretched and lengthened.
- Regular exercise: There is plenty of research to show people who exercise regularly experience less stress. Try to take a 30 minute walk daily.
- Have a purpose in your life: Too often we get caught up in the “stuff” of day to day living instead of focusing positively on what is really important.
- Nurture your physical and emotional being: Eat wholesome foods, get plenty of rest and keep your body balanced with regular exercise and fun.