2. Smile often. Smiling and laughing are one of the best ways to relax your mood immediately. A joke with a friend, your partner watching a great movie or the bright sunshine can make us smile.
3. Listen to more music. Try doing something mentally soothing to keep stress at a normal level bay. Listening to music is one of the best ways to relax and de-stress, and people of all ages and income levels love it. When you choose to listen to some quiet music, it is usually effective. Listening to music can make you feel relaxed and calm. Try listening to several different tunes, - and you'll know that some pieces seem to be made just for you. Once you've found it, any time you need to be quiet and relaxed, you can listen to them.
4. Love to read. Reading is also a great way to de-stress. Pick a light, comedic, romantic or other series of books to read to feel good. If you are interested in religious and psychological books, you can certainly read these types of books as well. Any book that gives a positive and healthy outlook on the world can make a person feel good about themselves and relax them. Courtney has compiled a collection of the top 10 must-read books to help develop your potential.
5. Try meditation. A poetic and peaceful idyllic picture of an endless prairie or a vast desert as a backdrop triggers all your senses to experience. Can you smell the faint scent of jasmine in the air? Can you hear the birds singing and feel the breeze on your face? Can't you tell which is an imaginary picture and which is reality? Next time, when you are restless, meditate, it will bring you peace. Think of the current washing away the dirt, it dissolves your negative emotions. Meditation wants to make negative emotions like an old oak tree, turning into spring mud to protect flowers.
6. Be grateful. When you feel stressed, try to count your blessings and record them in a gratitude journal. There is always something to be thankful for ---- Sometimes just something as simple as getting out of bed is worth it. Imagine the good in your life. When you have a grateful heart, you will also feel better about life. When you look at the world around you in a negative light, it's easier to become cynical. Thinking optimistically helps to dissolve anger and allows you to sense more good things.
7. Breathe y. When you're caught up in the intense emotions that accompany stress, even when you're close to being overwhelmed, stop and take a deep breath. This action benefits multiple ways. As you breathe y, more oxygen is delivered to your brain allowing for clear thinking and muscle relaxation. It also gives you time to mentally tune in to the greater beauty of the landscape.