Stress Reduction – 10 Top Tips

Fauz Faraj

April is National Stress Awareness Month and today we would like to highlight a few tips on how to relieve stress and anxiety.

Being ‘stressed out’ is a common phenomenon in modern life, but there are many ways to combat stress and feel more relaxed. Here are some tips you may find helpful for Mindful Stress Reduction:

1. Deep Breathing

Deep breathing activates the relaxation response. Keeping your shoulders relaxed, inhale deeply through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth.

2. Light A Candle

Aromatherapy can help lower anxiety and stress. Light a candle or use essential oils to benefit from calming scents.

3. Write It Down

Keeping a journal can help relieve stress and anxiety, especially if you focus on the positives.


4. Laugh

Find the humor in everyday life, spend time with funny friends or watch a comedy show to help relieve stress.


5. Learn To Say No

Try not to take on more than you can handle. Saying no is one way to control your stressors.

6. Exercise

Regular exercise can help lower stress and anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving your sleep and self-image.


7. Learn To Avoid Procrastination

Prioritize what needs to get done and make time for it. Staying on top of your to-do list can help ward off procrastination-related stress.

8. Take a Yoga Class

Yoga is widely used for stress reduction. It may help lower stress hormone levels and blood pressure.


9. Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness practices can help lower symptoms and anxiety and depression.

10. Cuddle!

Positive touch from cuddling, hugging and kissing may help lower stress by releasing oxytocin and lowering blood pressure.


For more information on stress and self-care, take a look at the courses we have available here.

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