8 stress relief tips

Many people have asked us to write about quick stress relief tips. So  here they are – 8 quick stress relief tips that you can use to relieve stress NOW. It does not matter, weather you are at work or at home, most of the quick stress relief tips are immediately usable.

Do not face your problem alone – call a friend

Most probably you have your mobile phone with you all the time. One of the easiest and quickest way to relieve stress is to call a friend. Taking a break to call a friend will help you to get your mind off stressful things and remind you that you don’t have to face the world alone.

Close your eyes and use imagination

Gently let the world disappear. Imagine the world inside your mind. By using imagination you can look at the situation from different point of view. Taking couple of deep breaths makes it even better.

Just smile

Smiling is easy, free and very effective for stress relief. Smiling makes you feel calmer and more relaxed in a matter of seconds.

Hug or kiss someone

Possibly the most effective way to instantly decrease stress, don’t be shy with hugs! It may sound silly but try it and watch your troubles disappear! If you have your better half with you, then kissing is also a great way to relieve stress quickly. Kissing unleashes chemicals that reduce anxiety and increase feelings of euphoria.

Find peace in watching the clouds

Look up in the sky and stare at clouds. Look at their different shapes and movements. Clouds on a nice day are one of the most peaceful and stress free things you can imagine.

Squeeze something

You can take a stress ball or something else that will not break. Squeezing releases muscle tensions and relieve stress.

Play a computer or video game

You probably spend most of your time behind the computer. A few minutes of simple and entertaining computer game will relieve stress and tensions in your mind. It takes your mind off from whatever is bothering you.

Make a cup of tea

This is one of the quickest ways to relieve stress. Chamomile tea is a great choice if you want to relieve stress.

Relieve muscle tensions with relaxation techniques you have probably never thought of

By relieving muscle tensions you also relieve stress. In addition you will be able to avoid negative consequences caused by sitting down too long.

Here are some simple  exercises you can use for stress managementin the workplace.