30 Ways To Relax Your Brain Even When You Are Totally Stressed Out (2 of 6)

 

 

Watch a funny movie

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At the risk of sounding clichéd, laughter is indeed the best medicine for overcoming stress and anxiety. There have been numerous reports and studies, which suggest that laughter actually brings a lot of positivity and fresh energy into your life. So, the next time you feel down and out because of stress, do yourself a favor and watch a funny movie and laugh out the stress out of your life!

 

 

A quick bath

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Almost everyone agrees that one of the easiest ways to de-stress is to take a bath in the tub. This belief has now been backed by scientific research as well. According to a recent study, people who took a bath in hot water for ten minutes a day for over two weeks showed improved signs of emotional and mental health. So, the next time you feel anxious, spend some time in the tub and refresh your mood and push the stress away!

 

 

Chew a gum

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Here’s something you need to chew on: according to a study published in 2009, chewing a gum helped in reducing cortisol levels and anxiety significantly. The study was published in the Physiology & Behavior journal. If you’re feeling stressed out, you know what to do – chew some gum and relax your mind.

 

 

Hit the gym

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This is no rocket science. Doing any form of exercise – whether mild or extreme, not just helps keep you in shape, but also keeps stress at bay. This is so because while exercising, your mind produces the feel-good neurotransmitters that immediately start improving your mood, thereby reducing stress and anxiety. So, hit the gym more and keep stress away from your life.

 

 

Do kind deeds for others

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Kindness shouldn’t be restricted to any specific situations in our life. But when you are stressed out, doing acts of kindness can especially be a game changer. When you help someone else, the neurotransmitters associated with happiness are released that lift your spirits immediately and make you forget the stress-causing situation for a while. And helping someone can be anything – right from helping a blind man cross a road to paying for someone’s drinks, a kind act goes a long way in bringing a smile on your face as well.