We talked about finding balance in our day-to-day lives, but what about managing stressful days? We need stress, so there is no point in wishing it away. Stress is a huge factor to getting things done. From deadlines to going to work to finishing up papers, our bodies require that extra energy that stress releases to execute and complete our tasks. But what do we do if the stress is too overwhelming?

Stress causes the body to go into an adrenaline rush, that flight or fight mode that is innately in all of us. It was what made cavemen run from the dinosaurs. Today, we don’t stress about risk of death, but we stress about bills, our jobs, our futures, things that spike up our adrenaline but do not allow us a release for that energy. This gets our heart rate up, our blood pressure rising, and our skin to heat up. Too much stress will lead to long term health effects, such as hypertension and increased risk of stroke.

The best method to reduce your stress levels when stressed is to start moving. Your body is fueled and ready to go, and sitting at your desk trying to work out that program will not do your health good. Some great ways to relieve stress include:

Taking a walk or walking your pet-Something about the great outdoors and smelling the fresh air just helps relieve some of the psychological pressure that we built up.

House Cleaning-The British Journal of Sports Medicine published an article last month stated that working around the house or garden for about 20 minutes one to three times a week reduced the odds of psychological distress by 24%.

Exercising The benefits include a reduction in risks for stress, diabetes, and heart attack. So take that step!

So when life just sucks, go exercise. I would say go to the mall and do some retail therapy, but only if you are positively sure you will pay off that credit card in full. What do you do to manage your stress?

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