Quick Stress Relief Tips Through Your 5 Senses

Remember the show “I Dream of Jeanie”? I often wish that with a twitch of my nose I could remove myself from a stressful situation. Too bad it’s not that easy. Fortunately, we all possess the power to decrease the effects of stress in our lives in an instant. Once we learn to identify our stress and the way our body responds to stress we can develop our personalized plan for decreasing stress in stressful situations. There are many relaxation techniques, but let’s be honest. It’s not very practical to strike a yoga pose when you’re dealing with a difficult customer or co-worker. It’s also probably not the best look to begin chanting or reciting mantras in the middle of a stressful meeting. The best way to relieve stress is through our senses. Our five senses often hold the key to quick stress relief. If you are a visual person, stimulated by the things you can see or visualize, you may want to engage this sense as a method of relieving stress. You can practice mindfulness and be completely aware of all the sights and colors that surround you. If you are unable to find soothing or relaxing images, use your imagination and visualize something that brings you calmness and peace. If sounds such as music, soft tones, or sounds of nature bring you quick relief, experiment with different sounds to find what soothes you the most. With the current technology, there are tons of apps that provide relaxing music and tones for free. If you find yourself in a situati...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Tags: General Happiness Health-related Mental Health and Wellness Mindfulness Psychology Stress 5 Senses Aromatherapist Calmness Cold Glass Cup Of Tea Difficult Customer Effects Of Stress Five Senses Mantras Relaxation Techniques Source Type: blogs