How To Beat Stress In 5 Minutes.
You can’t avoid all stress.
But you can counteract its negative effects by evoking “the relaxation response” - a state that is opposite of the stress response.
It is NOT about laying on the couch, sleeping or being lazy.
It is a mentally active process best done in an awake state that leaves the body relaxed.
It brings your system back into balance by:
It is NOT about laying on the couch, sleeping or being lazy.
It is a mentally active process best done in an awake state that leaves the body relaxed.
It brings your system back into balance by:
- deepening your breathing,
- reducing stress hormones,
- slowing down your heart rate and blood pressure,
- and relaxing your muscles
With a state of restfulness that is the opposite of the stress response, you :
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- rapidly attain a state of equilibrium
- build your physical and emotional resilience
- heal your body
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Quick Stress Relief: Article with contributions of Sarah Kovatch, MFA, Melinda Smith, M.A. and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D.,
Understanding and Dealing with Stress – This course, prepared by a West Virginia-based organization that works with disabled people, presents a wealth of information on managing stress. (Mountain State Centers for Independent Living)
Stress Management: How Do You React During Stressful Situations? – Evaluate the way you react to stress and learn how to transform your negative responses. (Mayo Clinic)
Strategies for Coping with Stress (PDF) – Offers twenty-four tips for reducing and coping with stress. (Texas Woman’s University)
Relaxation Techniques – Simple guided exercises that integrate breathing and movement to promote stress relief. (University of Illinois McKinley Health Center)
