EASY STRESS RELIEVING TIPS TO DO EVERY DAY!
Feeling fried, frazzled and like you may not be too far from the edge? Beyond taking deep breaths, there are some other really simple ways to center yourself-stat. The best part? You can do them while you are sitting at your desk.
Put Down The Coffee
This might not be that easy for those of us who need caffine fix, but you’ll see a big difference when you start swapping your daily cup for water with lemon, especially during the mid-day hours. This helps hydrate your body while raising its pH levels so you won’t feel so sluggish.
Open The Blinds
Artificial light can actually drain your energy. Letting in some natural light helps increase energy and improve attention span.
Go For Float During Your Lunch Hour
This one is admittedly not that logistically easy for everyone, but any type of lunchtime break (even a quick walk outside), can help bring you back to balance. By letting your body and mind relax and declutter, you’ll go back to work mode more refreshed and focused. If you’re not near a float center, try yoga, which emphasizes mindfulness.
Meditate
Even if you aren’t an expert, you can easily do the practice at your desk by closing your eyes and focusing on your breath. Breathe in slowly, hold it in for five seconds and then exhale as slowly as possible. Repeat until you feel like your mind is centered and present.
Try Acupuncture
This one can also improve concentration, and you don’t necessarily have to see an acupuncturist as there are not so many in this part of the world. Just massage these points gently. The third eye point: Locate directly between your eyebrows, press this point gently for three to four minutes to help clear your mind. The sunpoint: Found in the depression of the temples, place two fingers on your temples and apply slight pressure for two minutes to relieve headaches, dizziness and mental stress. The gate of consciousness: This area hits below the base of your skull. Put both hands on your head, fingers apart, with your thumbs right above your neck about three inches apart. Press gently for two to three minutes to feel more relaxed.