How to Get Rid of Stress Fast in 3 Easy Steps

In how to get rid of stress fast you are going to discover, not only how to get rid of stress quickly, but also how to maintain healthy stress levels over the long term.

Stress affects us all at some time or another. It's a fact of life. Everyone feels tense, anxious or stressed out at times.

Now, a certain amount of stress can be good for us: a certain degree of pressure helps to keep us enthused, excited, and lively. That's 'good' stress.

But, if too much stress of the 'wrong', worrying kind piles up on us, it causes untoward pressure, strain and tension which can lead to ill health.

So, when the symptoms of stress begin to show due to the pressures of everyday life, then it's time to take stock of our lifestyles and do everything in our power to relieve that stress going forward.

Typical stress symptoms are things like:-

• finding it hard to cope
• being constantly anxious
• having regular headaches
• being grumpy a lot of the time
• having poor concentration
• sleeping problems
• fatigue
• smoking more than usual
• drinking more than usual
• sweaty palms
• stiff neck
• always fidgeting
• eating more / less than usual

If you're suffering with stress right now, here are a number of techniques for fast stress relief:-

• Smile! Studies have shown that smiling is a positive emotion that has a positive effect on stress.
• Count to ten.
• Take a slow, deep breath and slowly release.
• Clench your fists and then release and repeat.
• Punch a pillow or a punch bag if you have one.
• Chill out in a relaxing bath.
• Go for a walk.
• Have a chat with a friend or relative.
• Relax and listen to classical music.
• Listen to relaxation CDs.

The following tips can help you achieve fast stress relief, of course, but, if you continue with them and don't give up, they'll also help you to maintain healthy stress levels in the long term:-

1. Daily Physical Activity

According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise 'pumps up your endorphins', 'improves your mood' and is 'meditation in motion.' Almost any kind of exercise is a stress-reliever. So don't hold back, get exercising!

• jogging
• brisk walking
• cycling
• dancing
• go to the gym
• swimming
• racquet games
• take part in team sports

2. Develop a New Interest

Find new things to get passionate about. Renew your sense of adventure. Get a hobby, perhaps something you always wanted to do but 'didn't have the time'. Make the time! Go on, be creative!

• start a new hobby
• take meditation classes
• take up yoga
• join a local club / organisation
• take a drawing / painting course
• learn a new language
• the options are endless!

3. Improve Your Skills

We get stressed when we feel that we aren't in control, when we don't seem to have enough time in the day, when we don't feel confident in our abilities, and so on. Well, you can do something about that. Learn about things like...

• goal setting
• self assertion
• time management
• effective communication
• household budgeting

So, there you have it, 3 top tips on how to get rid of stress fast and how to manage stress going forward.

• http://www.stress.org/
• http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/understanding-stress.aspx
• http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248433.php
• http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise-and-stress/SR00036
• http://women.webmd.com/guide/women-over-50-tips-to-reduce-stress
• http://www.statisticbrain.com/stress-statistics/

The content of this Hub is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to be a substitute for proper medical diagnosis, treatment or advice, and you should not assume that it is. Always consult your health-care provider / physician / doctor before taking any medications, natural remedies, supplements, or making any major changes to your diet.