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SIT BACK AND RELAX
What to do when you feel stressed
Your body is ready to expend energy, even though you may feel mentally tired.
The best solution is to have a complete break from the planning and
decision-making and to do something totally different. Choose an activity that
is either stimulating and exciting or physically demanding, giving all that
adrenaline in your system some suitable work to do. Using your body's chemistry
in a positive direction will leave you feeling refreshed, physically relaxed and
ready to return to your planning with renewed enthusiasm.
Activities
• Exercise for at least 20 minutes
• Go jogging
• Take a brisk walk in pleasant surroundings
• Dance
• Swim
• Work out
• Take part in a demanding sporting activity
Do something exciting:
• A roller coaster ride
• Rock climbing
• Sky diving
• See a horror film
Still feel stressed?
OK so it is not that simple! Perhaps you are still dealing with uncooperative
suppliers, demanding relatives, new in-laws and the quirks of fate. Your
emotions are in hyper-drive and the day is not long enough! What else can you
do? Here are some ideas that are a little more relaxing.
• Get away to somewhere calm and tranquil: a church, park, beach or countryside,
visit a friend or hide away on your own.
• Simplify your plans.
• Get up very early and enjoy some peaceful time to yourself.
• Give your subconscious a chance to solve problems, relax and stop thinking
about them and you will be surprised how some solutions just pop into your mind.
• Postpone arguments by agreeing to discuss them at a later date, when everyone
has had time to cool down and think things over.
• Write letters explaining how you feel rather than resorting to emotional
arguments with relatives.
• Write down why you are getting married and take time out to read what you have
written when things get stressful.
• Take a long, vigorous shower or relaxing bath.
Aromatherapy: Essential oils have a therapeutic effect when they are used with
massage oil, inhaled or try adding 6 drops of chamomile, orange blossom or
lavender to a warm bath for a calming and relaxing effect.
Herbal remedies: Many herbal teas have calming effects and are readily
available. They are more soothing than standard tea or coffee, which contain
stimulants. Chamomile and Rosemary are both recommended for anxiety.
Massage: A professional massage can be a wonderfully relaxing experience. Even
brushing your hair can be relaxing therapy as it stimulates key acupuncture
pressure points.
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