15 Anti Stress Tips that You Can Do at Home

Stress is one thing that often seems to be out of our control. While no one wants to ruin their peace of mind on purpose, it can become quite challenging to overcome such an overwhelming condition. While many people opt for professional help and medication right away, we would suggest you try a few of our tried and tested anti-stress at home before seeking additional help.
 
1.    GratitudeWe know how tough life can get. It often ends up making you feel helpless and hopeless. However, no matter how challenging a situation might get, you must always count your blessings to help you stay on the positive end of the spectrum. Feeling grateful for your health, a warm meal, or having a family can help you get through the tough days.
 
2.    Proper SleepSleep is extremely important if you want to lead a healthy life. According to research, anyone who doesn’t get seven to eight hours of sleep a day is more prone to developing negative emotions. If there are times when you can’t get ample rest at night, make sure to nap in the afternoon or evening to have an improved state of mind.
 
3.    Tag Along with a Furry MateAnimals are little balls of serotonin just waiting to shower their mood-enhancing magic dust on you. Various studies suggest that just petting a pet can boost the levels of your feel-good hormones. Furthermore, if you have a pet that keeps you occupied, it could help give a proper structure to your routine, which eventually helps to manage your cortisol levels and reduces stress.
 
4.    Dry Brushing Your SkinDry skin brushing is a process that drains all the cellular waste and harmful toxins from your lymph nodes, making you feel more refreshed and healthier. This technique is an ideal stress buster as it also relaxes your tense muscles and helps make you feel calmer.
 
5.    Go Out in the OpenStaying inside your house for days can get quite gloomy and negatively impacts your mental health. However, if you keep going out now and then, then you'd have access to ample sunlight and vitamin D that is terrific for boosting mood. Moreover, you also get a lot of fresh air once you go out, which eases your tense mind.
 
6.    Working Those Pressure PointsMost people don't know this, but your body is full of pressure points that can be used strategically to feel better. One of the most effective stresses releasing spots is right in the middle of your wrist, and applying pressure in this area helps manage stress and depression.
 
7.    Proper DietYou are what you eat, believe it or not, but your diet also impacts your overall mood. It's important to opt for healthy food as the healthier you eat, the better you'll feel. One often tends to opt for greasy, processed food in a state of mental distress, which only aggravates the condition.
 
Choosing a healthy, well-balanced meal will always be better for your mental well-being as healthy food supports a healthy gut. Your gut is the main source for serotonin production, and if your gut works properly, you will enjoy ample serotonin production.
 
8.    Organizing the Space Around YouThere comes a time in everyone’s life where everything feels completely disorganized and out of place. However, it's not the end of the world as a little external organization can help you get a better internal perspective. When you clean up space, it gives you a feeling of being in control and clarifies your thoughts, which in turn allows you to de-stress.
 
9.    Regular ExerciseFrequent exercise can take you a long way. It is recommended to perform at least half an hour of any physical activity in a day as it is ideal for both your physical and mental well-being. Exercise helps in uplifting your mood as it enhances serotonin and endorphin production in the body.
 
10.   Indulge in Your HobbiesWe know how managing work and family life simultaneously can take quite a toll on your mental health. One also loses touch with their own self due to the lack of time. Therefore, it is important to take out some time for yourself in a day, be it half an hour or fifteen minutes, as doing something you enjoy helps to de-stress.
 
11.   Talk to Your Loved OnesThere’s nothing as therapeutic as talking to someone who truly loves and cares for you. Social support is imperative for a healthy life. Therefore, if you feel that your heart is becoming heavy, then go have a chat with your friends or family. Talking to them will make you feel light-hearted, and they will also give you good advice.
 
12.   Setting BoundariesEvery one of us has multiple roles to play in our life. But managing so many things and commitments at one time can become extremely hectic and stressful. You must set certain limitations to the amount of work you will do in a day and not compromise on your boundaries under any circumstances at all.
 
13.  Journal WritingWriting a journal is like talking to yourself. It is one of the most effective methods of de-stressing as you can easily pen down all your fears, apprehensions, and other distressing issues in life. Journal writing does wonder to uplift your mood and mitigate anxiety.
 
14.  YogaYoga is a complete exercise as it does wonders for both your mental and physical health. Yoga combines both breathing and physical exercises that help to put your mind at ease. Yoga is also very similar to meditation, and it can have a super beneficial impact on your mental well-being. Yoga is very famous for managing stress and anxiety.
 
15.  Unplug from the Rest of the WorldA lot is happening in the world daily, and not all of it is pleasant. Today, we live full of all sorts of news that keeps popping up from left, right, and center. Your mobile phone is the major source of exposing you to distressing news, which is why it's best to limit your screen time in a day to improve your mental health. 
16.  Final WordStress can take quite a toll on your life and if you want to improve your mental health, try out a few of our suggestions to see a positive change in your life.
 
References
Kerri Ann Jennings, “16 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety”, August 28, 2018, https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety
 
Shana Lebowitz, “40 Ways to Relax in 5 Minutes or Less”, March 8, 2020, https://greatist.com/happiness/40-ways-relax-5-minutes-or-less
 
 Talyn Washington-Harmon, “How to Relieve Stress, According to Experts," July 01, 2020, https://www.health.com/condition/stress/how-to-relieve-stress
 
Brent Furdyk, “15 Tricks to Instantly Reduce Stress at Home”, January 2, 2020, https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/15-tricks-to-instantly-de-stress-at-home-1905901/#