How to De-Stress or Get Stress Relief In This Stressful World

By Jeff Fenske


One of the best stress relievers would be a vacation of your choosing. No, not one you are coerced into by relatives or friends but something you enjoy. Vacation is the one thing that brings the most pleasure to most people. Unfortunately, not everyone can take a vacation when they need to nor can they take a vacation of their choosing when they do have the time. So, I'll give you some quick tips on how to decompress.

Don't try to eliminate all your stress at once, you didn't acquire it all at once. Make gradual changes over time. Your habits will start to change and you will see stress relief throught the new strategies you pick up.

There are a number of different ways stress can be relieved.

One method of relieving stress is with puzzles. They literally force your mind to change it's focus and move from what is causing you stress. Puzzles are available in all sizes and for all ages.

Another good option is gardening. Nothing quite as nice as getting your hands in the earth. Of course, I use gloves to avoid the dirt under the nails. Do something that requires some physical exertion like hacking through the briars, picking berries.

Nature offers beautiful things for us to see everyday, but most of the time we are too busy to even notice. Nature is an excellent way to relieve stress. There are several scenes and facets of nature that are highly relaxing, from the sound of a running brook to the crashing of the waves on the rocks to a quiet walk in the woods.

How hard would it be for you to add one simple pleasure to your daily routine?

Try a hobby. It does not have to be expensive. it can be as simple as replanting a 99 cent cacti into a nicer pot and watching it shoot up. They grow fast and are easy to grow. But, you should find something that can take your mind off the stress and find some relief.

Natural supplemens are available to assist as well. Natural cures can be great alternatives to prescription drugs. They are frequently as good or better but you won't hear that from the big drug companies, they want your money!

Music can alleviate a lot of stress. It can calm the children, providing you don't overdose them with sugar and you are the person repsponsible for the selection of the music! Try singing or dancing with the kids, or your spouse for that matter.

Try browsing ebay just for fun and distraction. I picked up a Native American flute that even I can make sound good without any lessons. Get some used instrument that y ou think you could take a likig to.

The Bible lets us know that we can make melody in our hearts and speak to ourselves words of blessing. It is true that when you hear yourself speak words of encouragement or peace, it has a very positive effect. Or, pick up a CD with relaxing passages or words of encouragement.

Exercise can heal your mind as it shapes your body. One good method for stress relief is breathing deeply and exercise can get you doing just that. Go ahead and release all the tension and frustration and feel better when you are done.

With exercise, you can get a boost of self-confidence that goes with knowing that you're the best that you can be.

I know good humor can be hard to find, but laughter is some of the best medicine. It helps you to relax, reduces your anxiety as you realize things are not as bad as you may have allowed them to become. Your body physiologically improves with laughter.

Try shooting. Photography, that is! You'll be amazed at the shots you can catch and if you invest in some software to crop and fix the photos, you'll become the family pro. The nice thing about digital cameras is you only have to print what you want. Very relaxing and a boost of self confidence.

Whatever you eventually choose as your preferred stress relief tip, remember to always find time to do it. Don't get so busy you don't take time for yourself.

About the Author:
If you need stress relief or you want to receive stress relief check out Jeff's site at www.ReliefForMyStress.com where you can get free resources from his ebook.