Top 5 Home Stress Relief Activities In 2021

With endless lockdown phases, job security, and bill payments, it’s no surprise that our stress levels have been rapidly increasing over the past year or so. Unfortunately, if you don’t find a form of stress relief, you’ll be exposed to an array of health concerns involving your blood pressure and mental health. 

We can’t run away from it; stress is an unwanted part of life. However, there are various stress relief activities we can adopt to avoid feeling overwhelmed. We took the liberty to list some of the best activities that will help you achieve peace of mind. These activities are simple and can easily be performed from the comfort of your own home!

If you’re looking for more a physical alternative to ease your stress, you can check out this video for some quick and easy stretching exercises:

From video games to snacking, everyone has a personal method for stress relief. However, we must realise that some of these activities can negatively affect your health in the long run. On that note, here are a few healthy stress relieving activities:

Add More Flowers At Home

If you’ve been feeling stressed lately, this should be the perfect time to think about changing up your home decor. If your home is lacking some greenery, this is the time to invest in some blooms! With their vibrant colours and soothing scent, flowers can add a relaxing ambiance to your home. 

Red roses, sunflowers, and peonies are only some of the blooms to choose from. With the addition of flowers and plants, there will be an increase in the oxygen level; which will reduce stuffiness to help keep you relaxed in absolute comfort!  

Breathing Exercises

One of the most effective and easiest ways to help you relax is to focus on your breathing. Once you start to feel your stress levels going up, take a deep breath through your nose while counting to three in your head and at the same time, looking at your belly filling up with air. Hold your breath for a second and then breathe out. This is one of the most effective ways to reduce stress levels as it will allow you to think about what’s causing the stress, while visualising it being released into the air. 

Walks

A form of meditation, walking is a great way to escape from your troubles for a little while. It’s advisable to pick a route that’s filled with lush greenery as this will help your body and mind feel rejuvenated. If you pick a busy road, you may inadvertently

increase your stress levels instead. So put your earphones on and go for a stroll! 

Yoga

Yoga has taken the world by storm, and for good reason! Combining breathing, light exercise, and meditation, yoga is a great way to soothe your body and mind during a stressful period. 

If you’re new to the whole idea of yoga, you can head to your local yoga studio, or you can watch a couple of tutorials on YouTube until you get the hang of it. Once you’ve had a couple of sessions to get used to it, you can utilise the soothing features of essential oils by adding a few drops into a diffuser while you’re practicing your yoga skills! 

Healthy Eating

One of the most obvious and crucial tips is to eat healthy! If you’re constantly eating unhealthy “comfort food” that may make you feel happy for a little while, this habit will be detrimental to you in the long run. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is a great way to help you feel good about yourself – mentality and physically.  

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