Stress is something we all go through our entire lives. Each person also handles it differently. Some remain positive and easily get through it. There are also those who have a hard time. However, even those who handle stress well also have limits.
While stress is part and parcel of life, there’s no denying that it can bring us down, affect our relationships and our overall health. Thus, it’s vital to de-stress every once in a while and give ourselves that much-needed break. Indeed, it can be hard to think about what you can do what to de-stress when you’re prioritizing your deadlines. Luckily for you, we got seven proven stress busters you can take inspiration from:
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Go Out and Treat Yourself
Spend your days off work to head somewhere and treat yourself. There are so many options and activities you can choose from – watching a movie, getting a massage, having your hair and nails done, eating at your favorite restaurant, or even shopping! Finding the time for yourself is guaranteed to take all that negative energy away from you and recharge you for the next week.
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Minimize Your Social Media Time
Indeed, social media is unavoidable. How else would we keep in touch with our friends and family and be aware of what’s going on with the entire world? However, this FOMO (or fear of missing out) can sometimes add to our stress. You might see photos of your friends hanging out, and you weren’t there because you were busy. Instead of being relaxed, you now feel bad for missing out because you were too busy.
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Listen to Your Favorite Songs
Music is a free and very accessible go-to when you’re stressed out. Listen to your favorite songs or discover the new album of that one band you’re a fan of to de-stress yourself. You’ll find that the right music can make you feel relaxed and motivated at the same time.
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Sleep
If being sleep-deprived is the reason why you’re stressed, it’s time for you to get those much needed Zzz’s. Make sure you sleep early instead of scrolling through social media so that you’re well-rested and get the right hours of sleep.
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Go Out With Your Friends
Do you remember the last time you went out for dinner or a drink with your friends? Gather everyone for a night of fun where you can laugh, listen to their life updates, let out what’s been stressing you out, and enjoy their company.
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Find Time for Your Hobbies
Work can sometimes keep us from giving time for our hobbies and pastimes. If you have the time and energy when you come home from work or on the weekends, find the time to do your hobbies. Read, paint, play music, bake, or cook. Whatever your hobby is, make sure it stays in your life.
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Book A Flight To Your Dream Travel Destination
If you’re not going to do it now, you’re never going to get the chance to. If you’ve been so busy with your work and not even sleeping, doing your hobbies, or treating yourself is working out for you to de-stress, it’s time for you to leave the city for days (or even a week) and get a change in scenery. It’s even more rewarding to travel when it’s done after you’ve accomplished all those deadlines!
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