4 Easy Ways To Relieve Stress

#1 Exercise

Exercise lowers stress hormones — such as cortisol — in the long run. It also helps release endorphins, which are chemicals that improve your mood (1).

When you exercise, you can feel more confident in your body, which leads to mental wellbeing (1).

#2 Avoid procrastination

Procrastination can lead you to act reactively, leaving you scrambling to catch up. This can cause stress, which negatively affects your health and sleep quality (1).

#3 Spend time with your pet (If you have one)

Interacting with pets can help release a brain chemical called oxytocin, it promotes a positive mood (1).

#4 Deep Breathing

Mental stress activates your sympathetic nervous system. Stress hormones are released and you experience symptoms such as a faster heartbeat, and quicker breathing (1).

Deep breathing exercises help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which controls the relaxation response (1).