Tips to Manage Your Stress

March 15, 2021

In today’s world, it seems like there is more stress than ever. Between work, politics, social issues, and even family issues, there are lots of things that can give you anxiety. It’s important that you take time for yourself to relax and unwind so that the pressures of life don’t overwhelm you. In this blog, we share some tips to help you destress and add relaxation to your life, no matter how busy you are. 

You’re probably thinking, “I don’t have time to go to the spa or take a long walk outside, so how do I relax if I have no time?” Here are some quick tips for you to destress, even if you don’t have much time in your schedule: 

• Take a deep breath. You may be rolling your eyes at this one but pausing to breathe (or take a few breaths) can help your body relax. 
• Take a quick walk. You don’t need to walk a mile, but just stepping away from a stressful situation for a moment can help. 
• Listen to music. You may not be able to halt the busyness of life, but you can enhance it with music that helps you relax. 
• Light aromatherapy candles. Adding a soothing scent to your environment can comfort you and put your mind at ease. 

To alleviate stress, you should also manage your time well. Busyness is inevitable in some seasons but making time for yourself should still be a priority. When you get to a place where you do have more than a few minutes to destress, here are some tips to help you relax: 

• Exercise. Take that long walk or run or attend your favorite work out class. Letting energy out through exercise is great for your body and your stress level. 
• Read. Snuggle up somewhere cozy and read a book or magazine you really enjoy to take your mind off things. 
• Go outside. Fresh air and sunlight can do wonders. You can simply walk or even do some yard work for your home, like landscaping or gardening. 
• Take a bath. Soaking in a bath will help you relax and can benefit your health. Add bath salts to enhance your relaxation time and have aromatherapy candles around you. 

You can take your relaxation a step further with many of our Happy Feet n Hands products. We offer bath salts and aromatherapy candles as well as other pampering products like our Foot Massager, Exfoliating Foot Peel, and Moisturizing Hand Gloves. If you’re ready to destress and treat yourself, order your Happy Feet n Hands products today. 

SOURCE 

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress 

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