Clear Your Mind: Take a brief meditation break. It’s simple: Sit quietly, close your eyes, and focus on your breathing. When you get distracted, just bring your attention back to your breath. When you’re done, you could feel more positive and patient. That’s just what you need to shift the energy of your day and help you bounce back from stress.
Get Outside: Step outdoors for a few minutes to pull some weeds, sit in the sunshine, or just get some fresh air. Research shows that time outside can give you more energy, a better memory, and less anxiety. Even if you’re in a city, notice trees, flowers, and parks. Soak up nature to give yourself a boost.
Have a Laugh:
Read a few pages of a funny book, watch a clip of
your favorite comedian, or call a friend who always cracks you up. Laughter
obviously lightens your mood, plus it stimulates your heart, lungs, and
muscles. It makes your brain release more feel-good endorphins. And it can
relax your muscles and help your circulation.
Oranges: Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which is good for your immune system.
Nuts: Enjoy a small handful of walnuts, almonds, or pistachios for some omega-3 fatty acids that even out your stress hormones.
Whole grains: A bowl of oatmeal or a piece of whole wheat toast could help your brain make more serotonin, which can improve your mood.
Do a Good Deed: Open a door for someone. Donate to a cause you believe in. Sign up for a volunteer project. Help a family member with a small task. Studies prove that when you show kindness to other people, it makes you feel good. And it can be quick to do, any day of the week.
Reviewed by: Tyler Wheeler, MD on March 11, 2019
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