We could all use some stress relief.
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| | | | | Q | | What are some ways to quickly de-stress when things feel overwhelming? | | | | A | | Stress is sneaky. It can curl up inside you and grow like a Chia Pet until all the sprouts have grown out of control. It's best to acknowledge it as part of everyday life than to ignore it and let it build up.
Try one or more of these coping strategies the next time stress strikes before it manifests into physical symptoms like hives, headaches, and digestive health issues.
🍵 Make a cup of tea: Many herbal teas are nutritious, delicious, and helpful at reducing stress. For example, a 2021 study found that lemon balm may be effective for improving feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. Other teas that can help include rhodiola, honey lavender, and ashwagandha.
🪻 Inhale essential oils: Aromatherapy is the practice of using scents to balance physical, emotional, and psychological health. Some essential oils that can support stress relief include lavender, rose, sandalwood, and orange. Try applying 3 drops onto a cotton pad, then breathing it in deeply 10 times.
🌳 Go for a walk: Walking helps your body release endorphins, the hormones that make you feel good. Taking a lap around the block or your office can allow you to escape a stressful situation or environment and, ideally, return with a clearer mind. (Simply being in nature can be healing, too!)
🫁 Try 4-7-8 breathing: Deep breathing can be an effective way to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. This particular breathing method is a powerful trick that can give you a boost of oxygen, promote relaxation, and improve how your body responds to stress.
🙌 Practice EFT: Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is a specific methodic sequence that involves tapping specific areas of the body where energy flows, according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), while reciting phrases that can help you acknowledge and accept issues.
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