Before you reach for the meds, here are five natural ways to get stress under control.
A deadline is looming, your car’s making a weird sound and you get home to find a pipe has burst and your kitchen is under water. I mean, seriously?! Some days your stress levels reach such crazy proportions, one more thing and something bad’s going to happen. But before you run down the road naked and screaming, here are some simple, clever ways to take a metaphorical chill pill.
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If you don’t have one, borrow one. This ‘therapy’ combines the feel-good element of exercise, getting fresh air and a change of scenery with the benefits of cuddling and being around an animal. It’s a well-established fact that pets improve self-esteem and lower stress levels and, as a result, dogs are used for relaxation therapy and to improve the general morale of anxious and depressed people. So, knock on your neighbour’s door and make Fluffy your new BF. |
