The grind can get you down - and the more successful you are, the further down you're likely to go. Here are some suggestions from Forbes on how to reduce your stress - and you may be surprised!
Liquidate
Not your bank account - yourself! While it may seem like a nice glass of wine or a Margarita is the best way to unwind after a tough day, the experts say that the effects of alcohol, while soothing when you don't overindulge, wear off and can cause you to wake in the middle of the night. What should you drink after a long hard day? It may not sound exciting (or terribly tasty), but water is what you need.
Stress can cause dehydration, but by drinking enough water (particularly on the heels of a stressful situation), you're giving your body what it needs to perform it's best - physically and mentally.
Get pressed
Acupressure is a huge tension reliever. While the thought of needles (as used in the related procedure acupuncture) may be more than you can bear, the pressure applied in this ancient treatment stimulates healing points without any implements other than the practitioner's hands. Acupressure has been shown to help people sleep better at night, which contributes to less fatigue during the day and gives a person a better sense of accomplishment according to Forbes. Plus, doctors say that those who try acupressure also get a better understanding of meditation and how important it is to clear the mind of negative thoughts.
Related recommendation: have regular massages.
You are what you eat
It's an old adage, but a good one. Stress is not made better when you put additives - particularly those in junk food - into your body. Carbs are comfort foods, but they also raise insulin, which can cause a downward plunge that makes you moody shortly after eating them. Does that mean you should go Atkins? Absolutely not. As in so many things, the key to a healthy diet is balance. Eat small portions of healthy foods and eat often. Don't ever skip meals! Doing so will mean you're more likely to overdo it on the junk later - then crash and burn. But if you eat right, you'll find you'll have increased energy and mental clarity - two things that will certainly help you take it down a notch!
Get it on!
That's right. Sex is the remedy for all that ails you - and stress is no different. Doctors say it's a fantastic way to release pent-up rage or bad energy associated with stress. A loving relationship is also an added bonus, according to Forbes. It never hurts to feel like you're not handling everything alone.
Related recommendation: Get adequate exercise - it's another way to get the pheromones flowing.
Talk to someone
"Seeing a psychiatrist, a life coach or any type of therapist can be calming and help a person single out the problems that may be causing their stress," according to Forbes. Consulting an adviser allows you to release any negative thoughts and learn to relax. Sessions can give you relaxation tips and teach you how to look at your situations in positive light, rather than negatively.
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