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7 Ways to tackle stress

Stress is a normal part of life, but sometimes it can be overwhelming. When you feel like you’re in the middle of a hurricane, take a moment to practice these ideas.

Just breathe

Your body already has a builtin stress fighter: Your mind and your lungs. Focus on breathing slowly. Feel each breath. Try “grounding” yourself by taking stock of your surroundings and engaging your five senses. Tell yourself, “I feel my feet are planted on the ground,” “I hear the television is on in the background” or whatever else you’re noticing about the present moment. This may help ease your stress.

Go for a walk outside

Exercise—even if it’s just walking—can affect your mental health in profound ways. But you may be missing out on a few added perks by keeping your workout indoors. Research shows taking a walk in nature can alleviate depressive symptoms and significantly increase your mood. There’s something to be said for a little sunshine with your stroll.

Keep a gratitude journal

Or any journal, for that matter. Research suggests writing down negative thoughts can help clear your mind and jotting the things you appreciate can help improve your mental well-being.

Give therapy a shot

There’s nothing wrong with seeking mental health support. Experts agree that talk therapy is incredibly beneficial to sorting through and managing any negative emotions or behavioral health issues. And if you’re feeling weary of talking to someone face to face, online services can also be a way for you to sort out what’s going on with your psychological well-being.

Take a media break

Research shows that constant exposure to negative news can have a detrimental impact on mental health. If the cycle is weighing down on you, try unplugging or cutting back your media consumption for a period of time.

Go to bed an hour earlier

Sleep is a magical elixir when it comes to mental health. Research shows that losing Zs can make it difficult to regulate emotions and make you more irritable. Not to mention too little rest can lead to physical health setbacks.

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