Stress sometimes finds its way into our life, and this can even make it difficult for us to keep up with daily life. Stress has been proven to even lower immune system, affect pre existing mental health conditions, and cause heart trouble in some individuals. Living a stress free life is important in order to maintain good mental health. In this blog post we will list 9 things you can do right now to calm down quickly.
Here are some easy ways to calm down fast:
- Take a walk.
- Breathe deeply.
- Visualize relief.
- Reframe your situation.
- Relax your muscles.
- Sniff something soothing.
- Write it down.
- Drink some water.
- Chew gum
If you feel that your stress is causing significant problems in your daily life and mental health seek help by calling your mental health care provider or therapist. A professional therapist will be able to figure out the source of your stress and help you to maintain better, healthier, and more skillful ways to cope and deal with stress as it arises.
Reference: https://www.verywellmind.com/ways-to-calm-down-quickly-when-overwhelmed-3145197?hid=9da7c9b8a1c14056d0b1170abc613280ce8d3716&did=12041557-20240222&utm_source=verywellmind&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=verywell-mind_newsletter&utm_content=022224&lctg=9da7c9b8a1c14056d0b1170abc613280ce8d3716