1.-Practice meditation: Find a quiet place, away from distractions; clear your mind and focus on your breathing for 10-20 minutes. Try to do it daily, so that you give your body a physical and mental break.
2.-Listen to music: Listening to a record by your favorite artist or some relaxing sounds such as the movement of the sea, waterfalls or noises of the tropical jungle, can be a relief for tension.
3.-Exercise: Going for a walk or participating in a complete training program helps you physically and stimulates you mentally.
4.- Write: Writing a journal is a great way to manage your stress. By keeping a log, you can explore your own thoughts and feelings.
5.- Do yoga: This discipline has many benefits against tension, thanks to controlled breathing, meditation and mental exercises.
6.- Reduce alcohol consumption: There are studies that show that the ingestion of quantities of alcoholic beverages reinforces the symptoms of stress.
7.- Experience muscle relaxation: It is done by isolating a muscle group, that is, it creates tension for 10 seconds and then lets the muscle relax.
8.- Stop overeating: When a person is stressed, they usually eat large amounts of food, but this situation only temporarily distracts you from your problems. Establish an eating strategy that allows you to stay healthy and fit.
9.- Give yourself a relaxing massage: This therapy is one of the most pleasant and effective to reduce stress. There are different types that go full body, shiatsu or with stones. Your partner can help you by massaging your shoulders for 10 minutes.
10. Rest: Getting the right hours of sleep each night is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Lack of sleep can decrease mental performance, including loss of concentration and poor memory.
