Relieve stress: the best tips

There can be many different reasons for stress - with our tips for reducing stress, however, you suffer significantly less from the typical symptoms such as restlessness, exhaustion, sleep disorders and more. Be open and try something new to find something that is good for you and makes you more relaxed.

Stress relieving activities

In most cases, too much activity creates stress. At first, it seems contradictory to take another activity to deal with the stress. In contrast to your job or the household, here you consciously take the time to voluntarily pursue an activity that you enjoy.

• With a sport that you enjoy, you can really work out. This is not only healthy, it also releases happiness hormones, lets you sleep better and reduces stress.
• For example, if you want to relax with physical exercise, yoga is an option.
• To be creative, you can draw, make music or simply paint in something. For example, relax with a coloring book for adults.
• Consciously take the time to read a book or listen to music.
• If you feel acute attacks of stress and restlessness, you can try meditation or autogenic training.
• Get up a little earlier in the morning to create some free time before work or school. This often has a positive effect on how you perceive the time relationship between work and leisure.

Suitable natural remedies for tension

Many plants have positive effects on our bodies. Various natural remedies can help relieve your stress and calm you down. Use teas, baths and fragrances to create conscious space for breaks or use the funds to help you fall asleep.

• As a room fragrance in small bags or as an essential oil, lavender relaxes with a pleasant fragrance. You can also add a few drops of the oil to your bath water.
• The phenols contained in ginseng work against stress. You can take the active ingredient of the roots in concentrated form via capsules or as aromatic tea.
• If you feel depressed due to stress, Aurum metallicum can also have a soothing effect.
• Linden blossom tea with a little honey helps above all with feelings of anxiety and nervous strain.
• Valerian is concentrated in the form of tablets - they help you relax and fall asleep. If you take valerian daily, you should take a break after about a month so that the body does not get used to it. Otherwise you will no longer feel any effect.

Huizinga has already established that people gain their skills through playing. If you are looking for a fun or relaxing job, you will find it in the next practical tip.