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When it comes to coping with stress from everyday life, there are several options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, some people adore de-stressing by utilizing the amazing benefits of physical exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Others share their concerns\/stress factors with a close friend or family member and gain a sense of moral support, which reduces stress levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s also a third group of people who, no matter what they do, can’t seem to get rid of their chronic stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, different things work for different people, so in this second article of the series, we\u2019ll shed some light on the most viable stress-relieving methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, let\u2019s get to it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#1 Physical Exercise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Engaging in physical activity is one of the best ways to deal with stress for a number of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doing exercise will stimulate the body to secrete and release a flurry of nurturing substances and compounds, which will inevitably make you feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, due to the fact that there is a recovery period after your training bout, it is much easier for the body to get out of the stress response mode and kick into recovery mode – It has all the reasons to do so!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, prolonged cardio workouts appear to elevate the stress hormone (cortisol) levels, unlike intense, resistance training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is to say that if you want physical exercise to help you eliminate stress, you are best off focusing on high-intensity, short power burst exercising, like weightlifting, sprinting, calisthenics, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 Food, food, food!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More often than not, the lack of food is a common reason for being stressed or hangry (hungry and angry!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, not having enough food in your system can make you flip your switch easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And so, if you\u2019re feeling stressed out but cannot find a particular reason why that is so, just unwind and have a big, satiating meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this purpose, you are best off eating nutrient-dense foods, such as meat, dairy, eggs, organs, vegetables, fruits, root crops and grains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In doing this, you will kick into the so-called \u201crest and digest mode\u201d, where the body prioritizes digestion, absorption and in turn, recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And as you may or may not know – All of those are down regulated when you are stressed out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 Swipe Left<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a stressful condition manifests in our conscious experience, it is a natural response for us to start thinking (and eventually overthinking) about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thought of this stressor is generated by the brain, and then, some moments later, another similar thought<\/strong> is generated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then another, then another and another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these thoughts combined create a story that your brain starts believing and eventually, manifests in your reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, that story is the worst case scenario possible – This is because your brain is bracing for the worst, so that you can cope with the situation no matter what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And though that is good, it generally brings a lot of stress, which slowly but surely drains you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, these things are automatic but they are not really beyond your control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a stressful thought pops up, you can either latch onto it and follow the similar thought-creating pattern, or, you can stay emotionally neutral and choose what to do with that thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you have a stressful thought, be it about your ex, your job or your family, try to just mentally swipe it left and throw it in the bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In doing so, you will eliminate any fear, doubt and insecurity, which will in turn open up space for more constructive, positive thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of internal regulation is perhaps the best method to deal with stress, as it goes directly to the root cause of stress – Your perception of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the past, the stress response was something vital, as it helped us run or fight anything that threatens our lives in the wild environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays however, we live in big, modern cities where death by predation is highly unlikely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same stress response gets triggered by harmless things like our work place, school or family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, the stress response is automatic and more often than not, it takes over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are things you can do to buffer and deal with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of self-care, the best you can do for stress management, is to regularly engage in physical activity, eat good food and sleep well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These things however will just push your biochemistry to a more balanced stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real solution for stress can be found on the conscious level, where you can observe and regulate your PERCEPTION & RESPONSE to stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where the magic happens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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