I am Always Late

Stresses play a great role in our everyday life and for many people, being too much sensitive to stresses turns into a real problem. It results in slowed down reactions and mental abilities, lower productivity and inability to get concentrated, depression and mood swings, lost relationships and opportunities, a lack of personal success, as well as tardiness and being always late. There are several techniques which can help us fighting with stresses or at least lower their negative effects on out minds and life.

1. Outdoor physical activities. It is proven that such activities as jogging, cycling, hiking, swimming and walking are among the most effective remedies for stresses. If you are not a loner, take your best friend(s) with you and go for a small trip somewhere. Or visit a sport club. Finally, visit a baseball or a basketball game – this can help you to release your emotions and will protect you from stresses at least for a shot time.

2. Yoga. Another very effective way to combat stresses which combines physical exercise and relaxation. This stress management technique can be very good one to strengthen your mind, relieve any sort of tension and tone your muscles. You can go in for yoga at home on your own, or you can join a local yoga club and use the opportunity to make new friends.

3. Deep breathing. This exercise is the easiest and the simplest, but  at the same time a very helpful technique for fighting with acute stresses, including such things as anxiety before an exam or before visiting a dentist. Everything is simple: sit back, try to relax and take 10-15 deep breaths. This will help lower your blood pressure instantly and calm down your mind.

4. Aromatherapy. Yet another great stress management technique for relieving negative effects of stresses. Soaking your body in a bath with several drops of relaxing essential oils (you can use jasmine, lavender, almond, or any other oil with calming and uplifting aroma) – what can be a better idea for relaxation after a hard working day?

5. Talking to a friend. Socializing and telling your problems to somebody will give you an opportunity to receive a new viewpoint and a piece of advice on what to do in your situation.

6. Spending time with pets. Petting your cat or dog will help you feel loved, and even watching your fishes swimming will help you calm down, relax and not to get focused on the problem.

7. Sticking to a new hobby. Go on for knitting, beading, photography, playing piano or guitar, growing bonsai trees, learning foreign languages and whatever you may love doing!

8. Listening to music. Slow and relaxing music is a unique solution to help us calm down and alleviate our mood.

9. Going to the movies. Regardless of doing this alone or in a company of friends, going to the movies will help you refresh your mind and probably find a new effective solution for your situation.