HOW TO REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY
Do you think there’s really a way to lower the level of stress and anxiety? No, but there are techniques that can help you and alleviate the “problem”!
First of all, are anxiety and stress the same? Not really, anxiety is defined as “fear or nervousness about what might happen”, it is a cognitive construct about a future possibility, while stress is experienced as something that is happening now.
The most common signals are:
- Presence of emotions such as anger and depression;
- Migraines, pain in the back, jaw, neck;
- Digestive problems such as stomach acidity and diarrhea;
- Increased blood pressure, accelerated heart rate, sweating, tremors, shortness of breath, or tightness in the chest.
1. GOING OUT WITH FRIENDS
Several studies have shown that dating friends is often the most solid and reliable indicator of a happy life, it is good for your health, mood and mental balance. In fact, to combat stress it is necessary, first of all, to do what makes you feel good and the quality of your life improves by far also improving the quality of the time itself.
2. TAKE SOME TIME FOR YOURSELF
One of the most common but useful tips is to take some time for yourself. With a good organization you can combine duty and pleasure! Not making plans for every single minute of the day and learning to take breaks is a good step towards a more serene life. Although at first it doesn’t seem like that, the feeling of being constantly attainable is already a stressor.
A relaxing herbal tea with valerian, hops and chamomile can also be used to combat internal agitation.
3. TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX
Why not? An afternoon of relaxation and well-being to regenerate body and mind helps to lower the level of stress and anxiety. Nowadays, in some of the best SPA, there is a floating mattress made by Starpool that, during treatment, activates certain brain areas stimulating a physiological response opposite to stress, resulting in a lasting improvement in mental performance.
Where to enjoy a moment of relaxation and try the floating mattress? At all the SPA of Mira Hotels & Resort you can enjoy this fantastic treatment!
4. EAT HEALTHY
A sandwich at the desk and a pizza on the street? No problem if it happens sometimes, but it should not become a habit. A balanced diet rich in vitamins, with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, is the fuel for the body. Try to taste food consciously, even in the most hectic periods, avoid foods too fat and do not overdo with salt and sugar, it’s a good start!
