5 Ways to Relieve Stress

1. Get active!

Exercise won’t magically make all your problems go away, but it will help at relieving anxiety and clearing your thoughts. You’ll find problems a lot easier to solve after a good run or a session at the gym.

2. Regain control of your life

"If you remain passive, thinking, 'I can't do anything about my problem', your stress will get worse," says Professor Cary Cooper, an occupational health expert at the University of Lancaster. "That feeling of loss of control is one of the main causes of stress and lack of wellbeing."

Remember that is a solution to every problem, take a moment to pause and think how you can regain control of your situation, or what you can do right now to start solving your problem.

3. Take solace in your friends

Turn to your friends when you’re in trouble, even if it’s just for a quick catch up or a movie. "If you don't connect with people, you won't have support to turn to when you need help," says Professor Cooper."Talking things through with a friend will also help you find solutions to your problems.”

4. Take time out of your day just to do something you want to do

Don’t bury yourself in work or chores, take some time to do something you really want to do. Whether its reading a book, going out for a run, or socialising. It’s important to factor in some “me” time.

5. Find ways to challenge yourself

Set yourself projects and goals that you can take steps towards achieving. Whether its forcing yourself to learn a new language, or stepping up at work. "By continuing to learn, you become more emotionally resilient as a person," says Professor Cooper. "It arms you with knowledge and makes you want to do things rather than be passive, such as watching TV all the time."

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