List of Things That Help You Relax

We all feel stress and anxiety from time to time. For example, important tests, major change in life etc. For a person who‘s suffering from anxiety disorder, it is much more important for them to take breaks and know how to get immediate relaxation for you mind.

Sometimes in life, we need to take a break to relax and let our mind and body to readjust. Taking a break and relaxing is a great way to increase productivity — this is because when you return back to your work, you will have fresh energy and new ideas would come in mind which helps you to push forward.

Here are 10 ways to quickly reduce your anxiety :

1. Take deep breaths

Stop for a moment and focus on breathing deeply. Sit up straight, then take a long breath

through your nose, hold it for 3 second, then slowly exhale, while relaxing the muscles in

your face, jaw, shoulders and abdominal area. When we get stressed, we tend to hold our

breath or breathe more shallowly, which causes muscle constriction and tension.

2. Follow the 3-3-3 rule

This is a simple way to change your focus. Start by looking around you and naming three

things you can see. Then listen. What sounds do you hear, name three. Next, move three

parts of your body, such as fingers, toes, or clench and release your shoulders.

3. Listen to music

According to a 2015 study, people with mild or severe anxiety benefit from listening to

soothing music. The right music has the power to take away all your worries. Create your

personal playlist of your favorite relaxing tracks and listen to it whenever you feel stressed.

4. Mediate

Research shows that practicing mindful meditation can reduce anxiety and other

psychological stresses. Dim the lights, sit alone and focus on your breathing, feel the

heart beats. If you are new to this, you may wish to try guided meditation with assistance

of audiotapes or phone apps. Letting the thoughts go is not that hard.

5. Go outside

Go for a mindful walk in the nature. Spending time outdoors has many physical and

emotional health benefits. Connecting with the nature makes you feel calm, centered and

relaxed. Be mindful of each step you take, the sights, sounds and smells.

6. Spend time with pet

Petting a dog, cat, rabbit or any other furry animal can make you feel highly relaxing.

Research indicates that petting animals releases feel good hormones in humans. If you.

don’t own a pet, consider visiting a friend who has one.

7. Exercise

Though exercise it can be soothing. After physical activity, your body experiences a

reduction in the stress hormones called endorphins and cortisol. It also releases feel good

hormones called endorphins, which elevate your mood and reduce pain. Exercise allows

you to take time away from whatever is causing you stress.

8. Write down your thoughts

Writing on a piece of paper or keep a diary can be highly cathartic. Write down what’s on

your mind; what bother you lately; things you love; past events that have been on your

mind. Reflect on your writing. After letting them out, you would no longer feel you live in a

cloud of dark thoughts

9. Hug a tree

Now, you might feel like what? And yes, I’m telling you to go and hug a tree. Trees have

some beautiful relaxing energy, and through hugging, this energy would then transfer to

you. Hug a tree and be still with the tree for a few minutes, or sit on a branch, under the

tree would all help you to relax.

10. Creativity

Do anything that you like and enjoy doing, for example painting, singing or dancing. It

doesn’t matter if you’re good at it or not. The point it that you get away from the thing that

bothers you, making you feel stressful. Express yourself. Shouting, if you like( but make

sure you are in a place alone or shouting with a pillow, you will feel fresh after that). Start

learning a new instrument might help you to relax as well.