According to research by American Psychological Association, Money continues to be the leading cause of stress for adults. Most of the people admit to not doing enough to manage their stress. While few say they never engage in activity to help relieve the stress they experience. Tackling stress need not be a daunting prospect.
Here are simple techniques to use when you need a quick stress release-
BreathingTaking deep and even breaths when you feel stressed has been proven to lower cortisol levels, which help reduce stress and anxiety.
YogaStudies show that child`s pose and downward dog - in combination with Pranayama - can calm your brain and release physical tension.
RelaxationTense and release each muscle group in your body, starting from your toes and working all the way up to your head. This physical relaxation will automatically encourage your mind to relax too.
ExercisePhysical activity stimulates the production of endorphins. Even brief bouts of activity are beneficial, so try fitting two to three 10 minutes walk into your day.