Stress is more than just unpleasant. It's dangerous. Try these relaxation techniques today, and use them whenever you feel that tension coming on. 1. Leave
room. This really helps if
things stressing you out are in
room or related to it. Just get out for a little while.
2. Take five deep breaths through your nose. Close your eyes and pay attention only to your breathing while doing this. This is like a mini-meditation.
3. Take a hot shower. The hot water relaxes your muscles, and
break from more stressful activities helps too.
4. Drink chamomile tea. It seems to have a calming effect on
nerves.
5. Stop and watch your mind. Often if you can spot
stressors lurking just below
surface (hunger, worry, a phone call you need to make), you can resolve them and feel more relaxed.
6. Laugh. You know from experience that this helps you relax, right? Find
guy that knows all
best jokes, or just find something funny in front of you.