3 Simple Ways To De-Stress On The Go

Let' s face it - life is stressful sometimes! From work and errands to family and health, it seems that there's always something on the burner and always things that need to be done. Our bodies and minds can handle a pretty amazing amount of stress, but sometimes it seems that just one more stressful event will get the best of us! It is in these times that we need to take a break and de-stress to protect our health, bodies, minds, and relationships. The good news is that our bodies are equipped with many ways to help relieve even the deepest stress, so with a little practice we can make big changes in a short time.

Here are three simple ways to drop your stress and feel joy once again. You can do these things just about anywhere you may be when stress sets in!

• Breathing is the single most important thing we can do to relieve stress. When we breathe in a shallow or tense way, our bodies convey to our minds that we've got reason to panic. Ensuring that we breathe slowly, steadily, into our bellies, and with positive thoughts in our minds can literally pull the rug out from under even the most intense stress cycle. Learning about diaphragmatic breathing can transform your stress into moments of great peace and empowerment.
• Positive thinking is extremely powerful in working with stress. Making sure that the things happening in your mind are positive, hopeful, and good can stop stress cycles and prevent your mind from digging down into negativity.
• Gratitude can be a true game changer. The more we take time to notice and acknowledge the good things in life, the more we end up attracting them because we attune to them. Spending time each day celebrating the non-stressful things will open you up to greatness!

Here's to a stress-free and truly joyful life!