Stress relief tips that work

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Try some of these ways to de-stress:

Exercise
Yoga is a good activity that can quiet your mind. Yoga uses progressive muscle relaxation as a relaxation method.

Eating comfort foods
Chocolate contains flavanols which may increase blood flow to the brain but choose dark chocolate for its extra antioxidant properties.

Creative activity
If you draw, paint, cook, knit, weave, sculpt, potter, or some other activity then go and do it.
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Reading as a diversion
Books can take you to another place, a place where you can forget your worries for awhile. Don’t have the time for books then pick up an interesting magazine and read a few articles.

Writing
Get out a pen and paper and start writing out your thoughts. Don’t try and dwell too much on what you are writing and think about solutions.

Laughing
Laughing can reduce stress instantly.  Watch a comedy on TV or video, watch a funny video clip on YouTube or think of the funniest thing that has happened to you in the past and relive it.

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Dont let work stress kill you

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Are you over stressed because of work?

Some of the symptoms of stress are:

• Headaches
• Anxiety
• Upset stomach
• Insomnia
• Feeling unable to cope
• Anger
• Lack of concentration

What you can do to help reduce work stress

• Take some action by getting some professional help.  Talk to your doctor about how you feel.
• Make sure you eat well to feed your nerves and cut down on the smoking and alcohol intake.
• Take some time out for yourself,  go for a walk or try something new like reading, yoga or meditation.
• Think about how you could change the situation at work even if you can make some small changes.
• Don’t risk your health and don’t let things get out of hand by ignoring it.  Try and take some action.

We spend a lot of our time and a large part of our life at work so lets enjoy it.

Find out more information on reducing stress at Get Anxiety Help website.