Some Practical Ways to Relieve Stress
                     Some Practical Ways to Relieve Stress
Lavy Johnson
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In the contemporary era, you wouldn’t find anyone who is not familiar with the 
term “stress.” But it was only about sixty years back that that has been recognized 
as an issue that can imperil the well-being of people. And, the fact that abnormally 
high levels of stress have become an inevitable part of present-day life warrants no 
special mention.
Not withstanding the above points, there is no need for you to press the panic 
button. For, there are many practical ways to relieve stress and this article is going 
to educate about these very key aspects.
This article does not just cover one type of de-stressing – we cover a variety of 
topics from gardening, music, to just taking lot of rest. Thus, set aside all 
apprehensions and continue to read.
Listen to music
When one is confronted with a gravely stressful circumstance where getting some 
respite becomes the only priority, music is a thing that you can count upon. Listen 
to slow, soothing music and it won’t be too long before you start to feel 
rejuvenated. Drop-in cortisol level and decline in blood pressure are the positives 
attributable to music.
 
Interact with a friend
Do you feel that there is no answer to the stress you are facing? In most of these 
situations, an interaction with a friend is all that it takes for you to get into a relaxed 
mode! Just confide your issues with someone close and you’ll automatically feel 
unburdened.
Stay away from smoking and drinking
If you are serious about beating stress, consider that smoking and drinking are 
prohibited for you. Both nicotine and alcohol do nothing other than aggravating the 
already-present stress.
Physical exercise
When the hormones related to stress get metabolized properly, stress vanishes 
faster than what you anticipate. An exercise like a walk in the park with plants and 
trees is even better. The greenery not only adds to the aesthetics but it also gives 
fresh oxygen. This precisely is what you can achieve, when the physical exercise 
gets included in your everyday routine.
 
Adequate sleep
Many times, a night of completely undisturbed sleep is a wonderful panacea for 
stress. Hence, take the required steps to ensure that your night-time sleep remains 
unaffected. Bathe with warm water before going to bed. Likewise, during evenings; 
don’t engage yourselves in any work/task that makes you mentally exhausted.
Appropriate diet
The importance of an appropriate diet in keeping you free from stress can never be 
overstated. Refrain from the consumption of fatty and sugary foods and make sure 
that your staple diet is inclusive of vegetables and fruits.
Laughter
It’s not without a valid reason that laughter is called as being the best medicine. 
With respect to managing stress, laughter benefits you in two ways: It not just 
enhances the number of endorphins but also diminishes the quantity of adrenaline 
and cortisol, the hormones of stress.
 
 
Gardening
A write-up of various ways to alleviate stress will be left incomplete if it doesn’t 
speak of gardening. Gardening activities like planting trees, watering plants, etc, 
m akes you feel connected to Mother Nature. And, this combats stress in no 
uncertain terms. You don’t need a lot of space to do gardening. Even a small back 
y ard will do. If you live in an apartment, then just the balcony space is good enough 
for some gardening.
Several research studies point out that when any stressful activity is followed by 
gardening work, there is a marked decline in stress.There’s nothing surprising in 
that, as working in the midst of nature gives you a calming experience.  So, those 
are the ways in which you can keep stress at bay. You can use any of the above 
ways in finding a suitable way of leading a more relaxed life.
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