Simple Ways to Relax When I Feel Stressed.

I use the word ‘simple’ to describe these self-care tips, and although they may seem straightforward, they have a profoundly positive impact on the mind, body, and soul.

Self-care is taking action to protect or improve your health.

Stress is an emotional strain resulting from facing threatening situations.

I have acquired these tips over the years, and some of them have become automatic parts of my life now.

The Younger Years

I would like to start by discussing how I managed stress during my early adulthood

1. I would shut down and close myself off from people whenever I could. The problem with this is that I never addressed the issue, and it continued to happen repeatedly.
2. I would try to joke my way out of stressful situations instead of addressing them head-on.
3. I would try to push through the stressful situation, and that only made it worse.

Let me go ahead and interject here and refresh our minds on some stressful situations.

1. Major life changes
2. Relationship drama
3. Financial issues
4. Health issues
5. Mental issues
6. Daily life
7. Meeting a deadline
8. Taking any exam
9. Family stuff

As The Years Have Progress

As I have grown more mature, I have developed these habits in managing my stress. They work wonders!

1. I take a step back from the situation
2. I exhale and inhale
3. I check in with myself to see how genuinely I feel about the situation.
4. Is this unnecessary stress that I put on myself? Like when I said, yes, when I should have said no.
5. Journal
6. Sometimes I take a quick nap when I can to refresh my mind.
7. I go for a walk/yoga
8. Pray, asking for God’s guidance and wisdom in the situation

Stress, if left unchecked, can lead to many complications that can in the end far outweigh the issues you may be having.

When stress is out of control, certain things can happen. Click on the link below to get the details.

What Happens if Stress Is Left Untreated?

Heart disease

Obesity

Headaches

Diabetes

Depression

Low libido

Managing stress should be a key part of your self-care routine. We want to be here for as long as possible for ourselves and our loved ones. Amen!

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Grace and peace!

Cadeegirl Gee