Feeling stressed could be a warning sign in your body, telling you that you might be worried about something and need time to rest and relax. It can manifest itself in many different ways: moodiness, frustration, teeth grinding, headaches, insomnia, and stomachaches. So how do we fight stress? Are there easy, natural ways to release this tension and worry?
Fortunately, the answer to that question is yes. There are many ways we can reduce stress, manage our worry, and begin to feel more relaxed on a regular basis.
Here are four natural ways to reduce feelings of stress while you’re at your apartment in Lady Lake, Florida:
• Meditate. This can be as simple as taking two minutes out of your day, particularly when you’re feeling very stressed out, closing your eyes and breathing deeply. Clear your mind of thoughts and focus on taking deep breaths in and out, until you feel your body relax.
• Find presence by tuning into the senses. This exercise is said to help people become attuned to their surroundings and focused on the present moment. This is performed by sitting silently and concentrating on the senses -- paying attention to what can be seen, touched, tasted, smelled, and heard. Some people write these thoughts down while others just think them silently.
• Call a friend. One great way to reduce your stress is by calling a good friend and talking about what you’re worried about. Sometimes, the simple act of talking through the worry helps to release the power it’s holding over your life.
• Use a gratitude journal. Make this a daily practice: every night, write down three things that you are grateful for in a journal. It will help you find perspective and focus on the many good things in your life.
If you are not yet a resident of The Quarters Apartment Homes, but would like to learn more about our apartments and our wonderful amenities, contact us today or stop by our leasing office to take a personal tour of our community.
