5-Minute Stress Relief Strategies

Everyone has different trigger levels and reactions to stress as well while some get anxious, some shut down and many get angry. Sometimes stress can manifest into physical symptoms, like headaches, or long-term weight gain. However, there are some tips that you can begin to practice and use to calm yourself down in just five minutes. Check them out below: 

• Breathe

This is simple yet effective

• Take a walk 

Avoid going out and walk inside  your house or garden.

• Do a quick meditation

• Write down things bothering you

Acknowledging your stress can really help lift the weight off your shoulders and could be the first step to asking for help.

• Have chewing gum

One study of 101 adults found that people who chewed gum during work had a lower stress response.

• Call or hug someone 

Social support is an extremely effective way to relieve stress.

• Drink green tea

Have a cup of green tea and see the difference.

• Inhale essential oils 

Inhaling essential oils may help calm the mind in times of stress, anxiety, and insomnia.

• Do some cleaning 

Studies found out that cleaning is an effective mindfulness practice

• Listen to music 

Music is a perfect mood lifter.

• Practice 4-7-8 breathing

The 4-7-8 breathing method is a powerful trick that gives your body an extra boost of oxygen.

The 4-7-8 breathing method is a powerful trick that provides your body with an extra boost of oxygen.

• Do coloring 

You can try mandala art.

Stretch at your desk

It’s incredibly important to take breaks during work,