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<\/a><\/p>\nHere we’re going to take some pointers from techniques widely used by people in order for them to manage stress and live a healthier, more positive life. These techniques can help you deal with any stressful situation in your life so that you can stay on your path to recovery instead of giving in to the quick fixes of your addictions from the past.<\/p>\n
Here are some stress management techniques to keep you cool in this heat and in your recovery.<\/p>\n
1. Meditate.\u00a0<\/strong>Meditation, according to research, helps alter the brain’s neural pathways so that you can better cope with stressful situations. Spend a little time each day for meditating. Whether in your bedroom or anywhere private and calm, sit up straight with both your feet on the floor. Close your eyes and focus your attention on reciting, whether out loud or in your mind, positive mantras. Make sure you are breathing deeply and syncing your breaths with your mantras.<\/p>\n 2. Breathe deeply. <\/strong>Every once in a while, practice deep breathing. This is especially helpful when you are faced with a difficult and stressful situation. Slowly inhale through your nose, feel your lungs expanding, and reverse the process by exhaling through your mouth. Deep breathing exercises on a daily basis helps regulated your heart rate and lower blood pressure. It also allows you to stop, think, and calm yourself when you are close to anger.<\/p>\n 3. Be present.\u00a0<\/strong>Slow down and notice what’s around you and what you feel inside you. Be aware of yourself and your surroundings. Notice how the air hits your face, how your chair feels against your body, the feel of the fabrics of your clothes against your skin. Be present when you eat your food instead of simply gobbling them all up. When you spend time to hone your senses and focus on the present, you will feel less tense as your mind gets diverted from the tension and stress.<\/p>\n 4. Reach out to others.\u00a0<\/strong>While social media can be a best outlet to reach out to people, it has long been taken for granted to the point that it becomes a source of stress as well. A better way to reach out to others is to develop real, person-to-person relationships, whether with your neighbor, friend, officemate or family member. Talk to someone on the phone, ask your colleague or family how their day was, share with a trusted friend what’s going on with your life. Having such connections with people allows you to handle stress as they may also provide you with a fresh take on things while giving you an emotional anchor or support.<\/p>\n 5. Be in sync with your body.\u00a0<\/strong>One of the biggest things that can contribute to our stress is when we keep pushing our bodies to extremes. Listen to your body’s cues. Rest when you’re feeling exhausted, eat when you’re hungry, nourish your body with healthy foods and drinks, get some exercise, and take care of it.<\/p>\n 6. Decompress.\u00a0<\/strong>Treat your body with some pampering every once in a while. You deserve it. Even with just a massage or a warm compress on pressure points in your body can greatly soothe you. You can also treat yourself to the spa to detoxify and give your body some much-needed R&R.<\/p>\n 7. Laugh.\u00a0<\/strong>A good laugh is sometimes all that we need. Laughing, and out loud, can brighten your mood instantly. It lowers your cortisol levels and boosts your endorphins, making you feel great. Watch your favorite comedy series or movie, share a joke with a friend, or just observe people and find humor in every situation.<\/p>\n 8. Listen to music.\u00a0<\/strong>Listening to music can greatly alleviate stress. It can lower your blood pressure, steady your heart rate, and eliminate anxiety. Create a playlist to start your day on a high note, soothe you on a toxic work day, and wind you down as you get ready for bed. After all, any time is a great time to listen to music. Better yet–sing at the top of your lungs or dance along to the tunes to instantly boost your mood.<\/p>\n 9. Be active.\u00a0<\/strong>A sedentary lifestyle can increase your chances of depression and anxiety. Be sure to be active, get moving, and exercise. Exercising gives you a boost of endorphins to make you feel good. It can also decrease your risk for depression and of course, any physical illnesses. Whether you just take a quick walk at the park or in a mall, opt for the stairs instead of the elevator, or just stretch, the important thing is you keep moving and stay active.<\/p>\n 10. Practice an attitude of gratitude.\u00a0<\/strong>Looking at the upside in any situation is always a good way to keep you on a good mood and keep stress away. By practicing gratitude, whether through keeping a gratitude journal or regularly enumerating the things that you are grateful for, you cancel out the negative things and thoughts in your life and highlight the good. Celebrate accomplishments, even the littlest of triumphs, so you have no time to dwell on any negativity that will bring you down.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n By practicing these things, you are inviting more positivity in your life, leaving no room for stress, which can lead you to behavioral relapse. So make this a daily habit and you’re on your way to a much more successful and long-term recovery.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nDo you find these things hard to do? Have you relapsed because of stress? Or have you been dependent on drugs and alcohol to deal with stressful situations. Let us help. Call or text us at our confidential helpline at 09175098826.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"