Our 5 favorite tips against stress
5 Tips Against Stress
1. Practice Mindfulness
The topic of mindfulness has gained more and more importance over the last few years. Have you tried it yet? No? Behind the abstract term lies a very simple method.
With the help of mindfulness exercises, you can experience the here and now more consciously. Take a few minutes for this; it doesn't have to be many. Find a quiet place and come into a comfortable yet upright sitting position, whether on the floor, couch, or a chair. You can close your eyes or keep them open, but your gaze should be steady.
Now concentrate on your breathing. You can count the inhalations and exhalations or simply feel them consciously. Relax each body part one by one. If thoughts distract you, acknowledge them without judging and return to your breathing.
To support your little meditation, you can light candles, burn incense sticks, or listen to soft music. Of course, it can also be done completely without aids. Find a routine that relaxes you and make mindfulness breaks part of your routine. This way, you create a space where you can fully concentrate on yourself and your existence, regardless of everything happening in your life.
2. Pleasant Warmth
If you are stressed and just want to switch off, you should try warmth. Just holding your hands under warm water can relax the nerves. Or take it a step further and treat yourself to a nice bubble bath. You will feel how a part of the daily burden immediately falls off your shoulders. Like with the mindfulness exercises, you can enhance your little wellness experience with scents and sounds. This way, you stimulate all your senses and get the break you deserve.
If you want to do something good for yourself, you can also use massage tools like the Venom by Hyperice. The massage belt provides soothing relaxation of the muscles in the lower back through the combination of warmth and vibration. Just put it on, turn it on, and off you go! This way, you can effortlessly and effectively eliminate tension.
3. Relaxing Massages
Those seeking wellness often turn to massages. During the treatment, tense muscles are loosened, and circulation and metabolism are stimulated. Together with the right ambiance, this quickly reduces stress levels, and you return revitalized to everyday life.
Whether you are treated by a professional or use massage tools, the gentle touches are relaxing in any case and enhance your well-being.
4. Scent for Stimulation
If you have never used essential oils before, you will be amazed at the effect of aromatherapy. Especially lavender scent can help with stress. Just a few drops of the concentrated plant essence are enough. You can either scent your room or rub it on your feet. Aroma oils like those from Øleuspá not only smell fantastic but also care for your skin at the same time. This way, you get double the wellness with so little effort.
5. Optimize Your Sleep
Sleep is essential and a topic in itself, but for a relaxing sleep from which you wake up stress-free, small tricks are often enough.
Make sure to turn off your phone and avoid other electronics an hour before going to bed. This gives your body time to slowly wind down, and falling asleep will be much easier for you. Also, after getting up, you should not immediately reach for your phone and other devices. Give your body the necessary time to wake up properly and simply enjoy the morning silence.
Additionally, it can help to use a reddish filter on electronic devices in the evening, which reduces the blue light from the screen. There are various apps for smartphones and PCs for this purpose. The warm light has a calming effect on your senses and is also gentle on the eyes.
Scent also plays a role here again. If you are not a fan of oils, place a small lavender sachet on your pillow during the day. This emits a gentle scent that promotes peaceful sleep.
Our Conclusion
As you can see, there are many small things with which you can immediately reduce stress in your everyday life. We hope you have found some suggestions and wish you much success in trying them out!