Everyone has experienced stress at some point in their life, but too much stress can cause serious physical damage to the mind and body. This is why April is dedicated to spreading awareness on the effects that stress can cause and how to take care of yourself—while encouraging others to do the same.
When you are stressed, your body’s muscles tense up all at once and release their tension once the stress finally passes. Chronic stress causes the muscles in the body to be in a constant state of guardedness. This condition can also cause both tension-type headaches and migraine headaches which are associated with tension in the area of the shoulders, neck and head.
This effects are eye-opening, but don’t fret—there are numerous things that can be done to combat these symptoms and reduce your stress levels.
Yoga + Meditation
Taking some time out of your day to focus on your body and mind by breathing, stretching, nd mindful thinking can be very beneficial to your overall health.
Reading
Distracting your mind and reading for leisure can be a great way to let off some steam and promote relaxation. Losing yourself in a book can be very relieving!
Coloring
Oddly enough, there has been a recent surge in adult coloring books. This simple activity can help focus your energy into a project that isn’t work-related and can help reduce your tension.
How do you you destress? Let us know by commenting below!