Many people have the misconception that stress is an inescapable thing in life, and while there is some truth to this, we can lift some of the stress off our shoulders in the simplest of ways. Lately I have been going through serious sleeping problems, which may be the result of anxiety and stress. I am often asked "what do you have to be anxious and stressed about?" I believe the source of my anxiety and stress may be the fact that I am constantly scared. Scared of many things, scared of being alone, scared of growing up, scared of not being as intelligent or athletic as others. I am a sophomore in high school, and although it doesn't seem stressful whatsoever, it really is. I have been making an effort to simply let go of the stress a bit and I wanted to share some of my tips with you all also due to the fact that one of you guys even requested a while ago that I do a piece like this. Mental health may seem pretty irrelevant right now, but it still affects you in the long run. In order to be physically healthy, you need to be mentally healthy as well. Keep on reading to see some of my favorite ways to detox stress.
1. Get things done
Look, I know how tempting it is to suddenly take a nap right after school and catch some z's, but next thing you know you wake up and its already 6:30 pm! When you are more productive, a lot of weight is suddenly taken off your shoulders, as well as feeling much more accomplished.
2. Vent, Vent, Vent
Whenever you are stressed, anxious, or depressed, the worst thing you could possibly do to yourself is stay bottled up. I find it best to open up to someone whenever I'm feeling down or just completely stressed, to whoever it may be, my Mom, Best Friends, Aunt, or Grandmother. Now there is a fine line between complaining and venting, so please do not mix up the two! If you ever feel alone, please do not be afraid to contact me at all, my social media is all located on the home page! :)
3. Take a walk, jog, or run
A lot of you don't know this, but I am the absolute worst at sports. It is very often in my P.E class that I am one of the few girls that doesn't get chosen on a team and is forced to walk in circles around the gym for the whole period. When I'm walking, I ponder about everything. Sometimes it just helps to clear your mind a bit and is also a good way to get in some exercise!
4. Prayer/Meditation
Out of this whole blog piece, the most efficient method to relieve stress would have to be prayer and meditation. I find that on my darkest days of stress and anxiety, prayer seems to make things much better. Now for those of you who are secular-minded you may disagree with me, but trust me on this one, with prayer things will get better, and if it hasn't gotten better, then it isn't the end.
1. Get things done
Look, I know how tempting it is to suddenly take a nap right after school and catch some z's, but next thing you know you wake up and its already 6:30 pm! When you are more productive, a lot of weight is suddenly taken off your shoulders, as well as feeling much more accomplished.
2. Vent, Vent, Vent
Whenever you are stressed, anxious, or depressed, the worst thing you could possibly do to yourself is stay bottled up. I find it best to open up to someone whenever I'm feeling down or just completely stressed, to whoever it may be, my Mom, Best Friends, Aunt, or Grandmother. Now there is a fine line between complaining and venting, so please do not mix up the two! If you ever feel alone, please do not be afraid to contact me at all, my social media is all located on the home page! :)
3. Take a walk, jog, or run
A lot of you don't know this, but I am the absolute worst at sports. It is very often in my P.E class that I am one of the few girls that doesn't get chosen on a team and is forced to walk in circles around the gym for the whole period. When I'm walking, I ponder about everything. Sometimes it just helps to clear your mind a bit and is also a good way to get in some exercise!
4. Prayer/Meditation
Out of this whole blog piece, the most efficient method to relieve stress would have to be prayer and meditation. I find that on my darkest days of stress and anxiety, prayer seems to make things much better. Now for those of you who are secular-minded you may disagree with me, but trust me on this one, with prayer things will get better, and if it hasn't gotten better, then it isn't the end.
5. Have a guilty pleasure
When I say guilty pleasure, I don't mean anything that is harmful to you like drugs or things of that sort. By guilty pleasures I mean eating cake, buying that pair of shoes you've been eyeing, or taking a weekend getaway. A small guilty pleasure every now and then is okay and is also a great way to take off some stress by enjoying.
6. Music
Music is something that most people usually find comforting. It can be comforting in the sense that it makes us feel as if we are not alone and also gives us a sense of security. In cases like these, music can be something quite personal. Unfortunately, we live in a day and age where we are suddenly ridiculed if our music does not fit in with today's standards or is not "trendy" enough. If a certain genre of music gives you comfort and makes you feel like you're not alone, then go ahead, listen to it, because you should and you can.
7. Do what makes YOU happy
Everyone has a hobby, and if someone thinks they don't they one, they just haven't found it. We all have a certain interest that makes us happy, that makes us feel like we have something to look forward to at the end of the day. Painting, Acting, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Poetry, whatever you can possibly think that will make you happy and is completely healthy to take part in, do it. My hobby is blogging because within my blog pieces, I have the ability to get my creative juices flowing, visualize and write a story, and share it with you all! I genuinely pour my heart out onto every post published on this blog and whether you are a frequent reader or this is your first time here, thank you very much for taking the time to read my content!
8. Laugh it out
On the most severe cases of stress and anxiety, something that I find that really helps is simply laughing. Whatever it may be, talking to a friend, watching old friends re-runs or silly vine compilations, if it makes you laugh then its working! The more you laugh, the more you will tend to forget about your stress.
9. Give thanks
When we are severely stressed, we will often focus on the negative aspects of our everyday life and we fail to appreciate the many blessings as well. Although you are probably at negative point in your life right now, things could be much worse. When you take account for all your blessings, chances are that some of the stress will already fade away.
10. Remember life goes on
At the end of the day, stress is an inevitable thing in life and there is simply no way around it. We must remember that over time, stress will come, and it will go. As long as we do not give up and do not fret, everything will be okay, and if it is not okay, then it is not the end.
With lots of love,
Kylee
When I say guilty pleasure, I don't mean anything that is harmful to you like drugs or things of that sort. By guilty pleasures I mean eating cake, buying that pair of shoes you've been eyeing, or taking a weekend getaway. A small guilty pleasure every now and then is okay and is also a great way to take off some stress by enjoying.
6. Music
Music is something that most people usually find comforting. It can be comforting in the sense that it makes us feel as if we are not alone and also gives us a sense of security. In cases like these, music can be something quite personal. Unfortunately, we live in a day and age where we are suddenly ridiculed if our music does not fit in with today's standards or is not "trendy" enough. If a certain genre of music gives you comfort and makes you feel like you're not alone, then go ahead, listen to it, because you should and you can.
7. Do what makes YOU happy
Everyone has a hobby, and if someone thinks they don't they one, they just haven't found it. We all have a certain interest that makes us happy, that makes us feel like we have something to look forward to at the end of the day. Painting, Acting, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Poetry, whatever you can possibly think that will make you happy and is completely healthy to take part in, do it. My hobby is blogging because within my blog pieces, I have the ability to get my creative juices flowing, visualize and write a story, and share it with you all! I genuinely pour my heart out onto every post published on this blog and whether you are a frequent reader or this is your first time here, thank you very much for taking the time to read my content!
8. Laugh it out
On the most severe cases of stress and anxiety, something that I find that really helps is simply laughing. Whatever it may be, talking to a friend, watching old friends re-runs or silly vine compilations, if it makes you laugh then its working! The more you laugh, the more you will tend to forget about your stress.
9. Give thanks
When we are severely stressed, we will often focus on the negative aspects of our everyday life and we fail to appreciate the many blessings as well. Although you are probably at negative point in your life right now, things could be much worse. When you take account for all your blessings, chances are that some of the stress will already fade away.
10. Remember life goes on
At the end of the day, stress is an inevitable thing in life and there is simply no way around it. We must remember that over time, stress will come, and it will go. As long as we do not give up and do not fret, everything will be okay, and if it is not okay, then it is not the end.
With lots of love,
Kylee