Easy Techniques For Stress Reduction

By Author: Ricky Dean
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The modern world has reduced the human race into a species that is so stressed out they are liable to get burned out soon. Stress levels increase as worries increase. Presently, the worldwide economic crisis is in the forefront of causes for stressed out individuals and there have been incidents of tragedy. Stress is also the main cause of depression and anxiety attacks for a lot of individuals and the main worry is how to decrease the stress levels.

Psychoanalysts agree that relaxation is the antonym of stress. Relaxation can be achieved in many ways yet people are finding it hard to get into that mode. Here are some ways to achieve what others had been wondering about.

Exercising is one way to release tension from the physical body. With the sweat pumping and the muscles contracting, the mind could find a different focus other than nasty thoughts. When exercising, people can actually think of something else or if they can't get away from their worries, they could actually find solutions faster, that is because there is more oxygen pumped into the brain cells and this stimulates the synapses. Result: you think ...
... better.

For some people though, exercising is not an option they can readily enjoy. There are other ways to relax. Try some aromatherapy. There are essential oils that when used in scented candles or taken in tea can make the body relaxed and the mind to relax as well. Try a cup or two and even light several of the scented candles when taking that tea, pretty soon you'll seek your bed and sleep a good sleep which is usually neglected when full of worries.

There are also some foods that can help you relax. For women, it is chocolate. When stressed out or in emotional turmoil, chocolates help relax the mind and body because chocolate has a chemical in it that can mimic the hormone for the production of endorphins - the ‘happy' hormone.

For men, it is quite different. Alcohol has no business in nutrition so that is not the way to relax properly. Men have a different response to seeking relaxation, they indulge in good food, or simply put, they go on a ‘SEE FOOD' diet - whatever they see they eat.

However, be it chocolate or ‘see food,' both men and women relax best when they laugh. That laughter is still the best medicine is not surprising so it would also be safe to assume that playing can be a form of relaxation as well.

Run around with friends, watch a movie, and take time out from a stressful life. When you don't have to think about worries, then you can get more relaxed. Thinking can lead to over thinking and it can lead to overcompensation and in the end, bad decision making. Give your mind and brain a break and you will find that after a while, when the brain cells have recharged, it can think faster and find better ways to combat stress.

Stress is an epidemic that is slowly destroying man. Try out some relaxation techniques that will make you a healthier individual and give you time for overcoming stress.

Ricky Dean is a professional article writer for Dinosauric.com. To learn more about relaxation and massage techniques, visit Dinosauric Writers Community. Note: This article may be reprinted in your ezine, blog, or website as long as the credits remain intact and hyperlinks remain active.