Try These 5 Easy Ways to Stop Stress Now

Stress is a killer! It comes from the flight or fight impulse that helps with crisis situations. However, when stress is chronic and not managed, it is dangerous. Reducing stress is essential to your fitness and wellbeing.

Managing stress is vital to your fitness and wellbeing. While some of these tips may seem obvious, I wanted to focus on sustainable lifestyle changes that will help reduce stress.

According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can contribute to weight gain, heart disease, and other issues that affect both the quality and quantity of life.

Managing and reducing stress can offset these effects. The following is a list of several techniques that may help.

Five Ways To Reduce Stress For Fitness and Wellness

1. Learn to say no

Stress is often a result of taking on too many obligations. Focusing time and energy on the important things in life may help reduce stress. Remember, saying no is not always selfish. It can open doors to new opportunities for others and for yourself.

2. Practice time management

Time management skills can prevent procrastination and result in a less stressful life. Improving personal workflow and managing time increases productivity while also reducing stress.

3. Prioritize sleep

Arianna Huffington is right about sleep. People accept that nutrition and exercise are essential to health and productivity. Sleep is the third factor for a healthy life, and adequate rest improves stress management.

4. Make time for relaxation

People who devote a little time for leisure usually feel less “stressed.” Yoga, meditation, and practicing a hobby all help reduce mental stress. Numerous studies indicate the stress management benefits associated with yoga and meditation.

5. Spend time with friends and family

People who maintain healthy relationships feel more supported and better able to manage stress. These people have a lower risk of heart disease.

A busy person may not have time to apply each technique. I like to encourage sustainable lifestyle changes. Choose one or two ideas that would make the most immediate difference. Any action you take that helps reduce stress can increase your quality and quantity of life. It is possible to reduce stress while remaining productive.

Takeaways and Talking Points

Was it false advertising when I suggested this post contains easy ways to reduce stress? If so, what obstacles do you face? What tips or ideas do you have to help the Feeling Fit community reduce stress in their lives?

Also… One of our biggest challenges is giving ourselves permission to prioritize sleep, relaxation, and rest. We can help each other by giving each other permission. Share this post on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook or your favorite social channel!