Find Your Stress Outlet

There are many different kinds of stress outlets and different things will de-stress different people. They will never be the same. After a person has set aside time to de-stress they need to pick an activity that will give them relief from their stress or anxiety. For some, this could be as simple as putting on pajamas and watching a good movie and for others it could be rock climbing or kick boxing. Some people have a hobby that they focus on in their spare time to get rid of stress and anxiety and some people just find time to meditate or relax. For those of you who have not found your outlet yet, here are some options to get you started.

Yoga

Yoga is meant for a person to take time to focus on themselves. There are many different kinds of yoga classes that a person can take, some are more of a hard core workout and some are just meant for relaxation and getting rid of tension. Depending on your preference, either of these can help with stress relief. The more intense yoga classes can help to tone and strengthen the body as well as help relax you. The less intense yoga classes focus on breath and relaxation and aren't as much of a workout. Tai Chi is another similar option that is a type of martial art that is based on breathing and focus and is similar to yoga in that way. It is not as popular as yoga is, but it is becoming more and more popular as time goes on.

Keeping a Journal

I know what you are thinking, writing in a journal seems so cliché, however, it is one of the best and healthiest ways to de-stress. If you enjoy writing, start keeping a journal of your day. If it was stressful than fill the pages with all of the things that were horrible that day and then just let it go on to the pages and release it from your mind and your body. You would be surprised how much just writing it down will help you relieve the stress from the day.

Hiking

Going for walks in general is a good thing to do when you are stressed out or anxious. Hiking is great, especially if you live in a place that you can hike in beautiful places. Go alone or with friends and just enjoy the scenery. Exercise in general has been known to reduce tension in the body and calm the mind.

Photography

If you enjoy taking photos, this is a great hobby to take up. Photography can help you to focus on the beauty of things or to express yourself in many different ways. A great way to use this hobby for stress relief is to take your camera out into the woods and take photos of the beauty around you. It will help you to focus on the positive and give you some alone time in order to relax.

Archery

Some people enjoy the hobby of Archery or going to a shooting range for stress relief. They can focus their anger on a target instead of snapping at loved ones because they had a bad day. The other great thing about Archery is it is a hobby that can be done year round at indoor and outdoor ranges and is often a great way to get some alone time and focus on the art of shooting a bow.

Meditation
Mediation is all about focus. It helps you to focus only on yourself or only on other things. Mediation can help you to center yourself when you are having your de-stress time or while you are in the middle of a stressful situation. If you have never meditated before, a good starting place is to focus on your breathing. Sit in a quiet and relaxing place, close your eyes and focus only on breathing in and out. This can also help you to fall asleep at night if your anxiety or stress is keeping you awake. Every time a thought tries to push itself into your head, you just keep focusing on breathing in and out and nothing else and you will fall asleep. Some people have a place that they imagine. This could be a place that does not or does exist where you feel the most comfortable and at peace. People will focus on this place instead of breathing and it will calm them.


Go on Vacation
It is extremely important for those with stressful lives and/or jobs to take some time away from the office and home life and completely enjoy themselves and forget all the stresses at home. Going to a place that is warm with a beach is a popular choice. This gives you a place to relax and a place to pamper yourself.

Take a nap

Sometimes the only thing we need in order to relax is a little sleep. When you are feeling irritable or anxious, a lot of times, just laying down and sleeping for 30 minutes or so will give you enough of a power nap to wake up refreshed and ready to take on the world.

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