We all have our own way of reducing stress and anxiety in
our own life, however, these are some popular ways of reducing stress that you
can try using to improve your well-being.
Yoga
Practicing yoga is one great way of reducing stress. It is
so special to give yourself an hour or an hour and a half window to escape your
day, roll out your yoga mat and enjoy some time out. Yoga ties together the
breathe, the mind and the body, helping you to remain present and focused.
Walking
Another great way to reduce stress and anxiety is walking.
The Sunshine Coast has so many beautiful walking trails to discover, beachside
or in the hinterland. Getting out into nature is so relaxing and recharges your
energy levels. Take some deep breathes and enjoy the environment. When you are
in nature you can shift your attention from voluntary (where your mind is
focusing on one particular thing) to involuntary (where you can witness what's
going on around you without having to zero in on one particular thing).
Sunshine Coast beach tracks to try are the Currimundi Foreshore Reserve, Noosa
National Park and the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway (Point Cartwright to
Kawana; Warana to Currimundi; Currimundi to Caloundra; and Caloundra to Golden
Beach). Sunshine Coast forest tracks to try are Buderim Forest Park,
Kondalillia Falls (Montville) and Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (Maleny).
Truly spoilt for choice!
Meditation
Meditation is another excellent way to reduce stress. When
we meditate our body acts in the exact opposite way to when we are stressed.
Our heart rate decreases, we start to take nice deep breathes, we become calm
and peaceful and are able to clear our mind.
Listen to Relaxing Music
Another easy way to reduce stress and anxiety is to listen
to relaxing music. The next time you get home, choose a piece of music that is
relaxing to you. Sit back and relax. This is particularly useful if you have
children. Watch how the mood of your household changes by the type of music you
play.
Massage
Finally, a really pleasurable way to reduce stress is
massage. Massage decreases levels of stress hormones in the body, relaxes
muscles fibres and stimulates the lymphatic system, which is your body's first
line of defence against disease. Massage also calms the nervous system by
inducing the brain to release chemicals called endorphins - natural painkillers
and mood enhancers. No wonder you feel so good after a massage!
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