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.