A hobby or interest that relaxes you can be a constructive way of relieving stress, provided it is not too time-consuming or taxing, that it becomes a source of stress in itself. If you are stressed, choose an activity that relaxes rather than stimulates you. Relaxation is a skill, and like other skills it can be learn.
It can induce feelings of calm and well being, while allowing you to remain in control.
There are a wide variety of relaxation techniques which can provide the stressful mind with a number of benefits:
- It is simple and easy to do
- Increases self-awareness of the effects of stress on the body and mind.
- Reduces fatigue by increasing awareness of excess muscle tension.
- Increases confidence in ability to deal with feelings of anxiety, stress and panic.
- Can improve personal relationships.
- Promotes sleep
- Provides an alternative to drugs (prescribed and non-prescribed).
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