Stress Reduction Techniques

Laughter, meditation and music may be three of the strongest stress reduction techniques you will find to create a balance in your day-to-day activities. These techniques in addition to your stress breathing techniques will have an overall reduction of the symptoms of stress that you experience on a regular basis.

  • Laughter - Comedians are a great antidote to use for stress reduction techniques. They have an enormous gift that they offer to mankind, the gift to produce laughter.

    Visiting a comedy club on the weekend is a great night out. It not only helps in stress reduction, but it lets you regain your perspective on life after a hard week of following your daily routine.

    Laughter releases morphine-like endorphins, which are secreted by the pituitary gland. This substance is a stress reducing hormone that controls pain and pleasure. A good laugh actually counteracts stress and its effects on your health.

    If you take breaks during the day, having around a comical book to read or CD to listen to is helpful as a method of stress reduction.

    An individual that has found their hidden talent and life purpose to make others laugh is a very blessed individual. They help millions of people through so many battles of sadness and depression by showing them that there is an alternate way to view life through different eyes.

    This is Ellen Degeneres, one who has helped so many by sharing this talent.

    • Ellen shares her hilarious take on everything from our most baffling human foibles–including how we behave in elevators, airplanes, and restrooms, and why we’re so scared of the boogeyman–to fashion trends, celebrity, and her secret recipe for Ellen’s Real Frenchy French Toast. Most of all, this witty, engaging book offers insights into the mind of one of America’s most beloved comics.

    Ellen has the ability to show you how to look at the comical side of life and make your day to day events seem a little less stressful and a lot more humorous.

  • Meditation - If you do not already have a private area created for solitude then this would be your first priority. Once you have a secluded room away from any noise, distractions or interference close the door and give yourself some quite time. Be sure you are changed into comfortable (baggy if you will) clothing and that you have successfully created a very relaxing serene atmosphere. Use any form of aromatherapy that you prefer, adjust your lighting to dim and calming. Then vow to take 30 minutes to yourself to unwind by assuming the meditation position and thought process.



    Relieve stress and tension - this is 15 minutes of well spent 'Me' Time that will melt away the stress and leave you feeling back in control of your life.

  • Music - Listening to music while you are cooking, cleaning, working, or exercising is a stress reduction technique that permits your mind to escape and contributes to your relaxation. You could set up a stereo in your fitness room at home or use a personal audio device with headphones that you can take with you while walking through your neighborhood. However, if you are using headphones, remain observant for safety reasons. Stay alert to traffic and other people at all times.

    • I hope these stress reduction techniques give you some different options to think about to help you reduce stress in your day-day activities. Keeping fit, laughing, and living a healthy, active lifestyle can protect your body from imbalances that allow negative stress to cause harm to your health.

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