How To Decrease Stress Levels
Every once in a while I will get stressed about things in life, it may be that I’m struggling with something for my work, it may be emotional stress from relationships - professional and personal - or it may simply be financial, having spent too much money on a stag do for example!
Whatever the reason, I always find that taking some time to do some exercise is a sure-fire way of reducing my stress levels.
I personally find that if I have some nagging stress, like if I’m worried about something or maybe just feeling a bit unsure of the future, I tend to find that going for a long, steady run is the bet medicine. It gives you time to think about the issues that are causing the stress, and generally my mind is able to rationalise the problem and provide re-assurance that things will improve in the future.
If my stress is emotional, for instance I’m having some kind of conflict with someone in my life, I find that I generally need to do something a bit more high intensity. I find that it’s good to go out and do some sprinting in situations like this. It really gets my energy levels up and makes me feel somewhat more able to deal with any negativity that I am experiencing.
When I have financial stress, I’ve generally found that going for a long walk is a good way to clear my head. It allows me time to work out how I’m going to overcome the fact that I may not have much money, and generally I feel much better for having spent some quality time just thinking and walking.
If you feel stressed, no matter how stressed, it is always advisable to get some exercise in. You will be amazed at how going for 30 minutes of exercise can help to make even biggest of problems seem much smaller, thus making them far easier for you to tackle.
3 Responses to “How To Decrease Stress Levels”
June 25th, 2009 saat: 9:00 am
Good comments, Tris. I totally agree as well. There is a physiological benefit with exercise too as it releases endorphins into the brain - the feelgood chemical!
June 26th, 2009 saat: 11:45 am
Good comments, Tris. I totally agree as well. There is a physiological benefit with exercise too as it releases endorphins into the brain - the feelgood chemical!
I would agree with Dan’s comments - I go for a ride on my bike and somehow the problems seem to be sorted by the time I get back home.
June 26th, 2009 saat: 12:05 pm
I used to do loads of mountain biking when I was younger, I really should start doing more of it as I’ve got a decent bike, just never seem to get out and use it!
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