The modern life rhythm is ready to "present" a gift to a person in the form of stress , the fight against which should be started from the first minute. After all, he is able to demoralize the person.
Methods of fighting stress
There are numerous and various ways to confront stressors. Let's talk about this in more detail:
- A smile is capable of much. Psychology says that when you smile, the brain begins to produce the hormone cortisol in response, and this in the fight against stress plays an important role. After all, your brain perceives a smile, as a signal that you are all well, therefore, feeling better. Thus, you can call the excellent mood on a subconscious level.
- A pause is sometimes, as never, by the way, in a busy life. Get rid of pressure from outside on you. Go to nature, take active leisure.
- Analyze the mistakes of the past and try not to get into situations that can cause you emotional breakdown.
- Enrichment with vitamins. Stress squeezes all the forces out of the body, so the main rule of fighting with it is to maintain its efficiency by eating foods saturated with vitamins (dog rose, apples, chicken liver, dried fruits, fish, tomatoes, etc.).
- Yoga. With its help, you can both relax, and understand yourself, strengthening your muscles. It will not be superfluous to meditation : close your eyes, slowly and deeply inhale and exhale.
- Products that can improve mood will become faithful companions in this fight. Irreplaceable assistant - serotonin, a hormone of happiness, which is contained in chocolate, bananas, almonds, etc. It is important to limit the intake of fatty foods, sugar and caffeine.
- A heart-to-heart conversation will also help relieve tension. After all, sometimes, to look at the problem from another side, it's worth talking about.
- Stress against stress. Strangely enough, but by exposing the body to a new stressful situation, you get rid of what's eating you. So, this new type of stress can be a cold shower, extreme sports, acupuncture.
- Do not forget about sports. Not only does it help the body to overcome stress, but also prepares it for various emotional influences. It does not matter which exercises you choose: running, biking, etc. It is worth noting that the greatest benefit from cyclic exercises, requiring repetition (for example, running). As a result, the heart rate is significantly lower, the blood pressure level decreases, and the muscle tension decreases every minute. At the same time, such lessons are enough to take 30 minutes of your time, to 20% lower the level of emotional stress.