4 Ways to Alleviate Stress and Anxiety

Stress and anxiety are both natural and common feelings. But when these emotions become more intense, they can cause all sorts of problems and interruptions to daily life. With more anxiety, you could quickly find yourself with sleepless nights, and without plenty of rest, it’s much easier to become more stressed. As such, the two go hand in hand to create a good dose of trouble.

Whether you are suffering from a general anxiety disorder or just think you could do with a few tips for managing stress, we’re sharing a variety of ways in which you can alleviate these feelings and protect your mental wellbeing.

Exercise.

As with most things, the symptoms can be reduced through exercise. But this is particularly true for those suffering from stress or anxiety. If you’re stressed or overwhelmed by your current work schedule, it can be easy to think ‘I don’t have time to exercise. Exercise just takes time out of the day where I could be crossing things off from my to do list’.

By setting aside a little time to exercise, you could be reducing your body’s levels of the stress hormone cortisol. While reducing cortisol, exercise also releases endorphins that work as a natural pain killer and mood booster. If stress or anxiety is leaving you tossing and turning through the night, you might just find an exhausting workout is just what you need to get some sleep.

Supplements.

If you’re not interested in taking anxiety medication like beta-blockers, there are plenty of natural supplements you can take instead. Green tea, Omega3, and lemon balm have all been found to reduce stress and anxiety, and increase serotonin levels.

Although not a supplement, some people find CBD oils helpful for alleviating the symptoms of anxiety like insomnia and headaches. Although there isn’t enough evidence or research to prove these claims, CBD affects everyone differently, so there’s nothing to stop you from buying CBD oil from Platinum CBD UK to see if it makes a difference.

Take it Easy on the Caffeine.

Yep. Your beloved cup (or 3) of coffee could be contributing to high anxiety levels. Everyone’s sensitivity to caffeine is different, but if you’re finding yourself with jitters or withdrawals, it’s probably time to cut back. Reducing your caffeine intake will also help you relax in time for a good night’s sleep.

Don’t worry though, it’s not all doom and gloom! If you feel can’t fight the habit, check out these benefits to drinking coffee to help you feel better…

Have a Giggle.

Laughing is actually great for your health (but you can’t count it as your daily exercise, unfortunately). Not only is it pretty difficult to feel anxious while having a good chuckle, it also relaxes the muscles and relieves the stress response within the brain. Laughing has also been found to improve the immune system in the long term.

So even if you think you’re hilarious when nobody thinks you’re funny, say you’re doing it for your health and keep on laughing.

These stress and anxiety relievers are a little different from the stand ‘yoga and deep breathing’. But with a little lighthearted fun, less coffee, and some exercise, you’ll be feeling better in no time.

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Mia Guerra

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine
Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.