This archive report was first published on 27 November 2019.
Stress can creep up on you, making it difficult to manage. However, there are simple yet effective ways to reduce stress levels. According to a Harvard Health study on Exercising to Relax, exercise is one of the best ways to burn off excess stress hormones that build up throughout the day.
Engaging in a few quick minutes of lunges and push-ups can reduce cortisol production and get your head back in check. This is because exercise releases feel-good endorphins while boosting mental clarity.
Music is another powerful tool in reducing stress. According to Insight Report: Potential Therapeutic Targets for Alzheimer’s, music is one of the only treatments that temporarily reduce symptoms of patients with late-stage degenerative brain disease.
So, if it can work on them, it can work for you too. Take a few minutes to listen to your favorite music and let the stress melt away.
Lastly, the sense of smell can be a great way to ground yourself after moments of high stress. Your nose is a direct line of communication to the amygdala, the area of the brain most strongly tied to emotions and memory recall.
Take a whiff of anything tied to good memories, such as a scent or a food, and let the stress fade away.
Published on November 27, 2019.
