10 lesser known ways to reduce stress
Treat yourself with pistachios. Pistachios are not as fattening as other nuts,they are not containing no fat and are a rich source of fiber. In stressful times pistachios help to reduce blood pressure and slow the heart rate. But you should not exaggerate with these delicious snacks. Do not eat more than once 50 pistachios.
Shake off the stress. Shake your body to get rid of tension and negative emotions. Stand straight with your knees. Relax the muscles of the arms and first started to shake hands. Gradually shake it up to the elbows and shoulders, neck and head. Shake let it take the small leaping around the place. Relax the muscles in place by leaps 2-3 minutes.
Voiceless tell the alphabet. Give your brain a challenge that will require full commitment. So you can isolate yourself from negative thoughts and problems at least for a few minutes and reduce stress levels. Started in mind to tell myself the alphabet or rear recitate the text of your favorite song. It is important to set a task that you can complete and that a defined end.
Hold for 10 minutes hand of your loved one. Look out for the hand of your partner and hold ten minutes. Immediately you feel calm. Studies have shown that people who come into contact with a loved one in times of stress are double calmer than those who are not in touch with desired.
Breathe on stomach. Slow deep inhalation and exhalation is great “cure” for stress. Belly breathing is very relaxing and you can practice virtually anywhere. Sit up straight. One hand placed on the chest and the other on your stomach. Breathe in deeply through your nose so that you can allow only stomach to protrudes. Palm which is on the chest should not move. Breathe out through your mouth, so that’s open just a little bit like when you whistle. Make ten of these breaths and exhale.
