3 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress
You should always be aware of the causes of stress in your life, especially as a medical professional. Stress is inevitable, but there are many ways that you can take control of your level and reduce stress. Below we have listed three easy ways to help you decrease the amount of stress and anxiety in your life.
There are many other simple ways that you can reduce the amount of stress that comes from everyday life such as exercising more, eating healthy, avoiding toxic relationships and spending time with people who make you happy.
1. Exercise
Exercise not only helps to reduce stress but it is also ideal for your overall health. Getting in shape and staying in shape can greatly lower the chance of contracting disease as well as helping you live longer. Try to get in 30 minutes of exercise, three times a week. You will notice a dramatic reduction in stress and anxiety after just a few weeks. You can start by simply going for a walk or taking the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator. Exercise not only help strengthen your heart, it also helps to release endorphins, which are responsible for reducing anxiety and stress.
2. Meditate
Meditation is a great tool for dealing with the stress in our lives. According to the Mayo Clinic, "A regular meditation practice can help lower blood pressure, ease depression and anxiety, improve attention and focus, relieve insomnia and more." The key to meditation is simply to learn how not to think about things that can cause stress in your life. This doesn't mean you have to do it for hours on end – just like any other skill you need patience with yourself. Sit down, close your eyes and focus on your breathing and begin to allow what is going on around you to sink in. It doesn't matter if it's good or bad, just try not to focus on it.
3. Withdraw
This one is a little more controversial, but can yield great results. The idea behind withdrawal is to cut people out of your life who bring you stress and try to put yourself in situations that are less stressful. If you're looking for a good spot to do this, the library is a great idea. Sitting alone and reading a book can clear your mind, reduce stress and leave you feeling rejuvenated from the experience. When you feel ready, get up and start talking with others new people. Just remember not to overindulge by talking about anything that stresses you out.
By following these steps you can help yourself decrease the amount of stress you experience and feel better overall. These are just a few easy ways to reduce stress in your life, there are many others out there that you may want to try. Do what makes sense for you, but always remember to take some time for yourself as a friend and co-worker and less of a health professional.
About This Article
This article was written by a medical doctor, who had been in the medical field for over 10 years. It was originally published on his website (http://www.anxiety-relief-blog.com/) and has now been re-published here with permission from the author.
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