Liked Kat's stress tips? We decided to keep 'em coming! Here are some tips on stress management from the lovely Tiffany. Let's see how she deals when life gets tough.
Do you ever have those days where nothing seems to be going right, despite your efforts to contain the multiple projects that have piled up throughout the day and finish up the errands that are taking longer than expected? Those times when you were looking forward to a relaxing day after completing a major project, only to find out that you did everything incorrectly and must start over? When everything seems to be against you on this unlucky day, where the barista got your coffee order wrong, your coworker blamed you for their mistakes, you messed up on dinner and your friend will be canceling plans for the weekend.
Whether you are a college student or out in the real world, most of us aren’t strangers to situations like these. Sometimes, we just happen to run into really bad days, and in times like those, it can become tempting, and perhaps at times, even relieving, to go Hulk Smash on the closest items that you can get your hands on. This often includes cell phones and pillows.
First and foremost, do not throw your cell phone. You will truly, and I mean, truly regret it after you realize that you have no idea how to put a cell phone back together. As for the pillows, do you really want to be tossing your pillow into the dark and dusty corners of the room? Especially since you don’t really know what’s been crawling around there.
Instead, there are much healthier ways that you can release your stress that doesn’t require the destruction of your electronics or your living room. In fact, these are just a few of the ways I handle my stress after a long, hard and frustrating day:
1. Exercise – When you engage in physical activity, your body releases endorphins, which in turn, triggers positive and often euphoric feelings post-workout. By improving your body’s stamina and strength, you not only feel good on the outside but also on the inside. You don’t have to pump iron like Arnold Schwarzenegger during his Mr. Universe days. Moderate exercise such as running, biking, swimming and Yoga are all great activities to immerse yourself in, and keeping up a steady weekly routine will greatly improve your physical and mental health, thereby keeping the stress levels lower.
2. Take a Relaxing Bath – Remember those good old days where your mom filled up a bathtub full of bubble bath? Now’s your excuse to go back to those days! There’s nothing like spending a nice, quiet evening in a tub full of hot water, bubbles and your favorite magazines, where you can just soak away your problems.
3. Write in a journal – As one of Innermix’s bloggers, it’s no surprise that I like to relieve my stress through writing about it. Reflecting upon the day, what went wrong, what could’ve been better and what to improve on next time is a great way to have a heart-to-heart with yourself and reconvene your thoughts. Allowing yourself to record what you’re feeling will clear your mind and help you figure out what’s really bothering you and what you can do fix it.
4. Pet your dog, cat, bird, etc. – Did you know that petting your dog could also relieve stress? Spending quality time with your pet can help with releasing stress, because of your pet’s enthusiasm and affection. Now I never owned a dog, but I actually owned a few birds and as strange as this may sound, I actually found relaxation in petting my birds and allowing them to perch on my shoulder. No matter what sort of animal your pet is, there’s nothing like coming home to your furry (or feathery) friend that is happy to see you, after a long and tiring day.
The next time you feel like pulling your hair out and beating your chest like King Kong (just kidding, I don’t know anyone who would do that…heh heh), try to remember that there are healthier and happier methods of dealing with stress. Instead of raging on the outside, you will feel invigorated, relieved and positive on the inside. And really, that’s all you really wanted to begin with.
Will you be trying out any of these tips? Or do you have some stress management tips of your own? Let me know here in the comments!
Until next time,
Tiffany
Loving these stress tips? I know they're sure helping me get through finals! We'd love to hear from you on how you keep everything together, and if you've tried any of our tricks. -Kat
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