Prolonged stress is harmful to one’s health as it may lead to depression. [Photo/ pinterest.com]
Stress is normal and unavoidable part of living. However, prolonged stress is harmful to one’s health as it may lead to depression. Here are six relaxation tips that help you relieve stress quickly.1. Reach out to your friendsYour friends are one of the best tools for handling stress. Reach out and open to them on what is happening. Talk to them either face to face or by phone and they will help you forget whatever it is that is bothering you.2. Take a deep breathTake a 5-10 minute break and focus on your breathing. This counters stress by lowering blood pressure and slowing your heart rate.3. Meditate Psychologists say that meditation alters the brain neural patterns making you resilient to stress. You can sit straight and focus on reciting positive words like ‘I love myself’ or ‘am at peace’.4. ExercisingDoing some quick exercises like walking around, taking some few flights on the stairs or stretching your body, eases depression by enabling the brain to release feel-good hormones.5. Listening to soothing musicListening to soft music soothes you and lowers your heart rate. You can also sing out at the top of your voice to relieve stress.6. Laughing out loudDo something that makes you happy. Watching funny videos or talking to someone who makes you smile and laugh out loud will lower stress.