How can i get rid of some of my stress?

Answer 1

Exercise, music, and meditation do it for me. I'm a teacher so I get plenty of stress so I have to find ways to let it go.

Alcohol and drugs are tempting but in the end they only add to it.

Talking with friends is good too but one has to be careful not to just vent and dump one's stress on others. It all just gets recycled that way.

Oh, and I heard a good saying the other day: 'breathe in, breathe out, the rest is just details.'

Answer 2

have positive thoughts - this world has many tragedies but just believe we have a good future.

- go out to the sun - it helps, especially the morning sun.

- eat something you like, such as ice cream, chocolate or comfort food. But don't overdo it.

- Pray to God. Jesus cares. Millions of Christians can testify that prayer helps. Scientific studies have found that those who go to church live longer than those who stay at home on Sunday.

- Have a good diet.

- Confide in friends and relatives and family members.

- have a pet.

- Write journals.

- Exercise. Scientific studies show that exercise raises your feel good hormones in your body and makes you feel better.

- Volunteer at a home. You will find that there are many people more unfortunate than you.

- Avoid negative news.

- Laugh.

- Distract yourself from bad news. Read chicken soup for the soul series.

- have some hobbies.

- have enough rest and sleep.

- drink lots of water.

- Take multivitamin and Vitamin B. This vitamin helps a lot. fish oil also helps.

- See a doctor if all these don't help.

- Try deep breathing.

- have a slower pace of life. it is all right to earn less money, but being happier.

- Prioritise. Cut down on things that cause too much stress.

- Take on less than you are capable, when you are stressed.

- Give yourself a break.

- Sleep does help.

Answer 3

Believe it or not, I get rid of a lot of my stress by walking. I walk for one hour four or five days a week. By concentrating on the good my body gets by this activity, I forget a lot of the mundane things that stress me.

Any time i get to feeling really depressed, I know this may sound morbid, but I take a look at the obituraries in our newspaper, and realize that those who have passed on would gladly like to have my stress. This minimizes my stress completely and shows me how lucky I am to be alive, even if life is accompanied by a little stress sometimes.

Answer 4

get a stress ball and let it all out on that. it works for me sometimes but not effective 100% of the time. or get a punching bag and let it out on that. other things you can do is go to a spa or if you have a hot tub at home, soak in that for about an hour. Getting a massage helps too. hope you get rid of that stress!

Answer 5

Go somewhere quiet and enjoy nature. Get a hug (a good strong one)! Take a hot bath with candles and light music. Lay in the grass and look up at the stars. Just a few ideas...

Answer 6

A warm bath and a nice book help me a lot.....I also tend to jog or ride my bike that relieves tension, it takes your mind off of things, if all else fails, get yourself a glass of wine (just one) and curl up on the couch and watch lifetime, lol that always makes me see things in my life aren't so bad after all!

Answer 7

What are you resisting? This is the cause of stress.

Balance allowing what is with some degree of control.

However, the final outcome is beyond anyone's ability to control.
Just recognize this.

Answer 8

See stress, at http://www.ezy-build.net. (.net.nz/~shaneris) on page 7.

Answer 9

One way is to have priorities. Life today is often so overwhelming. When we choose one thing that we most want to happen, to accomplish, and focus on that, and pursue that, then we don't feel so overwhelmed.

Answer 10

I work in a high stress job and use secular forms of meditation practice to help me to alleviate stress and anxiety.

Meditation is simply learning to live in the moment, when nothing distracts you and when you are not tied to the past or anxious about the future. In meditation you become peacefully aware of your real self. The more you use it, the more aware you become. When you learn to live life for each moment, to enjoy and appreciate life to the fullest at that moment, you suddenly become impervious to the myraid of doubts and fears that you've lived with all your life.

While there are many folks that seem to believe their particular mantra has "magical power", it really is the mindfulness that matters. The mantra is just one of the vehicles you can use to get there.

I developed a simple nonsectarian practice, but my background is in Buddhism - specifically Jodo Shinshu (aka Shin) Buddhism, Nichiren Buddhism, and the nonsectarian teachings of the Bright Dawn Institute (aka Kubose Dharma Legacy).

Here is the simple, yet potent, meditation technique that I use with some recommended resources as well. Specific posture does not matter. If you are uncomfortable sitting on the floor, you can sit on a chair with feet flat on the floor.

Since I have medical issues, I do a simple form of secular mindfulness meditation to relieve stress and anxiety. This helps to reduce high blood pressure and the frequency of headaches. It is a practice recommended by my primary licensed physician and is not encumbered by any superstitious nonsense.

I have actually studied a wide variety of religions and paths. Being more musically inclined, I was initially attracted to the practices of Jodo Shinshu (aka Shin Buddhism) and Nichiren Buddhism - with the combination of chanting a rhythmic phrase (Nembutsu or Odaimoku) and/or sutra recitation to a visual object (a scroll of Amida or a Gohonzon). This is a more active form of meditation as compared to the silent form (see below for that). So I decided to create a nonsectarian alternative in that vein. One practice that I find helpful in the vein of the Way of Oneness (the realization of interdependence) is to chant “Be One, Be Peace” in a position of gassho (palms together in front of chest with fingers pointing upward - a traditional gesture of respect) to an object such as a Dharma Wheel or a drawing of enso (a circle - you can paint one on a while sheet of paper with a Chinese style brush - traditionally the circle is not fully enclosed - just do a Google search on enso to see examples) as used in Zen. Five minutes of this every morning before work does wonders for my blood pressure and stress level.

You are more than welcome to use the chant if you think you may find it possibly useful.

I use two forms: “Be One. Be Peace.” for those who prefer a four syllable “mantra” like “Namandabu.” Or “Be One. Be Love. Be Peace.” for those who prefer the pace of a six syllable “mantra” like “Nam(u) Myo-ho Ren-Ge Kyo” or “Na-Mu A-Mi-da Butsu.” People who like (or are drawn) to chant are attracted to the rhythm.

For me, the purpose of any practice is to encourage self-reflection, internalizing this awareness , and wonder/gratitude/awareness of the interdependent forces of the Universe (Dharmakaya - in Shin this is symbolized as Amida Buddha which allows practitioners to perceive these forces as “compassionate” and “caring” thus allowing us to relate to them easier, or as the Gohonzon in Nichiren Buddhism which is a calligraphic representation of the “Ceremony in the Air” from the Lotus Sutra which is also a representation of the interdependent forces of the Universe).

There are a couple of simple techniques for silent meditation as well. You do not have to sit on the floor. You can sit with erect back on a chair. Many people say try for 15 minutes twice a day. I say start with a simpler goal - 5 minutes twice per day. The benefits include stress management and relaxation benefits which help the body, increased mindfulness and focus, and increased energy. The mindfulness can be a benefit to your spiritual life, but meditation also has "non-spiritual" benefits. Here are two easy techniques:

Breathing meditation - 1) Check posture. 2) Close your eyes and relax. 3) Focus on your breath entering and leaving your body. 4) Count breaths mentally one to four. Repeat. 5) Don't fight a wandering mind, but calmly direct it back to task. 6) Sit for a minute afterwards.

"Mantra" technique (choose a personal "calm" word or phrase that you will repeat in your meditation - it can be from your religion or something as simple as "one" or "calm" – I use the nonsectarian “Be One. Be Peace” or “Be One. Be Love. Be Peace.”) - 1) and 2) as above in the Breathing meditation. 3) Listen to your breathing and let it relax you with each breath. 4) Once you are relaxed, mentally "hear" your "calm" word or phrase in your mind. Let it repeat in your mind. 5) Don't fight a wandering mind, but calmly direct it back to task. 6) Sit for a minute afterwards.

That is all there is to these very simple but beneficial meditation techniques. Many people think that something "mystical" should happen during meditation. Most often "nothing" happens and "nothing" should be expected.

Oh yes, and it didn't cost me anything to learn nor were there any "initiations" involved.

Some good resources on "secular" meditation are "The Calm Technique" by Paul Wilson as well as "The Relaxation Response" by Herbert Benson. If you need more formal "assistance" or "training" then I would look into Natural Stress Relief which was founded by former Transcendental Meditation instructors upset at the rising cost and ongoing superstition associated with TM. They charge $47 for their training compared with the $2,500 that TM would charge you.

http://www.naturalstressreliefusa.org/

Also look at these websites on Buddhism on the nonsectarian Bright Dawn teachings which have a heritage of Shin and Zen Buddhism:

http://www.brightdawn.org/

http://www.heartlandsangha.org

I hope these are helpful!