30 Ways To Relax Your Brain Even When You Are Totally Stressed Out (3 of 6)

Enjoy some time with your pet

There are a lot of advantages of owning a pet, one of which is definitely stress alleviation. A 2002 study that was published in the journal of Psychosomatic Medicine that went on to state that compared to people who own pets, non-pet owners had higher levels of blood pressure and heart rates. Further, the pet owners, according to the study, showed that they reacted in a calmer and composed way as compared to people who did not own a pet. They were also able to handle anxiety a lot better as compared to non-pet owners. So, clearly spending time with your cute little pets can do wonders in tackling stress.

Join a boxing class

If you are really in a hurry to get that stress off your shoulders, ‘punching’ your way through it is the best option – literally. Studies show that boxing is a great way to lower your cortisol levels and get stress relief. Further, it is a great body workout as well! So, do yourself a favor and the next time you feel stressed out, ‘punch’ your way through it!

Yoga

Yoga is the perfect way to make your body healthy – both physically and mentally. In fact, yoga is a holistic method that focuses on bringing harmony and synchronism between the mind, body and soul. This is the perfect recipe for getting rid of stress and anxiety for good. Start with fifteen minutes of yoga a day and gradually increase it for better results in tackling stress and anxiety.

Enjoy soothing music

Music has been out there since ages and has been used as a tool to de-stress. Kings in the good old times used to listen to some calming soothing music after a hectic day in their room. In modern times, things remain the same and music continues to heal minds and souls. Find yourself some soothing music and listen to it whenever you feel stressed out, it will not only push away stress, but also make you feel more confident and full of energy.

Stay away from your smartphone for a while

While smartphones can make our lives much easier, they are also a big reason why stress and anxiety are present in our lives much more than they used to be. The constant phone and message notifications keep our flight and fight mode on all the time – leading to lots of stress. So, if you are feeling a bit too stressed out, do yourself a favor and stay away from your phone for a while. It will do wonders to your overall mental health and relieve stress a great deal.