These 5 Easy Exercises Will Diminish Your Anxiety And Stress

Apr 23, 2018

Life never stops, even when you need to. Whether it's work, cooking, cleaning, maintaining relationships, or chasing your dreams, there's always more to be done. You can quickly feel drained and miserable. Don't let anxiety or stress get the better of you!

Here are 5 easy ways you can help mitigate the effects of a busy schedule.
 

Whether you choose to walk or hike, physical activity, especially in sunlight, is one of the quickest ways to establish a more positive mood and mindset. Walking in a quiet place can help you meditate, and beaches are shown to have a therapeutic effect on the body and mind.

Yoga is the combination of physical and mental activity. The meditation and gentle stretching can unify and ground you. Hatha yoga is especially great for beginners who want to ease their way into this new and exciting world. For the best effects, you should practice yoga for 15-30 minutes each day. The best part is that you can do this for free at home with online videos to guide you through your practice.

Digging your hands directly into the earth to bring new life into the world is the ultimate grounding experience. There are so many benefits to gardening, like being able to relax and channel your energy in a positive way. Even better, if you grow herbs and vegetables, you can reap what you sow and fuel your body with fresh and nutritious food.

Although you may feel silly at first, journaling is actually an incredible way to process your mental activity and track your progress. If you write down goals, you are better able to achieve them. Journaling can help you expel any negative thoughts from your mind to help purify you. When you organize your thoughts on paper, you bring more clarity and peace to your mind, too.

Everyone has their own talent or hobby! Take advantage of your own unique creativity and turn your negative energy into crafting something beautiful. Instead of spending all of your energy worrying or doing harmful things, use your hands to make art.

Not only will you get rid of your nervous energy, but you'll have something nice to look at and feel pride. You could do a puzzle, sew, doodle, or any other creative hobby that you're drawn to. Try it and see how much better you'll feel after taking a few minutes to focus your energy on something other than your stress.

Help your loved ones get more in tune with their bodies and minds by spreading these helpful tips!