• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Psychologenie

Psychologenie

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Articles

 4 Steps to Reduce Stress  

Home / Uncategorized /  4 Steps to Reduce Stress  

In this difficult time we are all dealing with a high level of stress. The COVID-19 crisis has interrupted our lives. The pressure, tension and strain can be overwhelming. Try and take these four steps to reduce stress. 

Learning  when to stop going through the motions and take an emotional and physical inventory is important. In order to stay happy and healthy mentally and physically we need to learn how to de-stress.

It is in your best interests and in the best interests of the people closest to you, that you start now. Nobody should feel constantly overloaded, unhappy and frustrated. Every relationship and obligation is overwhelming. And your very life can be at risk. 

Would you like to write for us? Well, we're looking for good writers who want to spread the word. Get in touch with us and we'll talk...

Let's Work Together!

There are some very simple tools that you can use to get rid of the toxic stress in your life. 

  • Stop 

Understanding that you are experiencing stress is the first step. Stop what you are doing and take a look at what’s going on in your mind and your body.

Do a quick emotional inventory and identify the true source of your stress. In the case of the COVID-19 crisis the source and distress is more obvious.

When you are looking at a more normal situation the picture changes. And you don’t focus on the small stressors (it’s not the deadline, it’s the job), look at the big picture. Be intentional, not distracted.

  • Look

You have a list now. You know that in most cases the coronavirus epidemic is the primary problem. The list should include fear. And all the things that may feed it. 

Not getting enough exercise, job insecurity, boredom, and dealing with the constant presence of those you love. It’s a lot. 

 You know exactly where to start. You are in the solution and not the problem. If a primary source of your stress is something that you can change, do so now.  

Change is not instant. If your life is filled with stress factors you may need to develop a plan to manage the stress. 

Would you like to write for us? Well, we're looking for good writers who want to spread the word. Get in touch with us and we'll talk...

Let's Work Together!

 For instance, if your job is incredibly stressful and you can’t afford to quit…plan to start looking for another job or to talk to your boss. If you develop a plan that you can implement in day-to-day life, this will serve to relax you and reduce stress.  

When the issue is more complicated (usually anything that involves relationships) you may need to talk to an objective 3rd party that can help you brainstorm solutions.

 From the time that you identified the problem you have started to create solutions. When you are looking at the problem, and discussing solutions, you effectively have stopped internalizing.

  • Redirect and Refocus Your Energy

You had to stop moving forward in the wrong direction. Now you have shifted into problem solving mode. Unfortunately, most solutions are not instantly available. You will be working on reducing the stress in your life step-by-step. This is an on-going process.

In the meantime, you need to redirect your energy and refocus  your direction. You need immediate relaxation techniques.Exercise. Eat healthy. Sit outside. Be loving to those around you.

Give yourself permission to watch a movie, take a long steamy bath, or just listen to your favorite music. Do something good for you. Guide those you love through the process. Allow your family to be good to themselves. 

  • Enjoy

Meditation is not as hard as it sounds. Even 5 minutes a day of getting comfortable and thinking about something good, will help. There are numerous meditation methods. Daily meditation, even in its simplest forms is one of the most powerful tools to de-stress. 

Visualize things that make you happy. And as you work on your stress busting plan remember to give yourself a pat on the back when you have success. It’s easier to de-stress when you are allowing yourself to feel joy and optimism. Meditation can help you to maintain a more positive attitude.

.

Like it? Share it!

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • LinkedIn
  • Email
« Previous Post
Next Post »

Category iconUncategorized Tag iconreduce stress,  steps to reduce stress,  stress reduction,  stress relief

Get Updates Right to Your Inbox

Sign up to receive the latest and greatest articles from our site automatically each week (give or take)...right to your inbox.
Blog Updates

Further Insights

stressed
10 Signs You May Be Stressed-Out
May 10, 2020
brainexercising
Brain Training or Exercising Your Mind Like a Muscle
April 22, 2020
man grieving
Complicated Grief: Coming to Terms with Loss
April 22, 2020

Primary Sidebar

Search

Categories

  • Alternative Therapies
  • Antidepressants
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Uncategorized

Latest Articles

picture of animal with large ears

What Are the Antidepressants That Do Not Cause Tinnitus?

Person standing on scale

What’s the Best Antidepressant for Energy and Weight Loss?

Woman with head floating in water

What Are the Best Natural Remedies for Antidepressant Withdrawal?

Baby with bright blue eyes

What’s the Preferred Antidepressant in Breastfeeding?

Exploring the website?

Our site includes quite a bit of content, so if you're having an issue finding what you're looking for, go on ahead and use that search feature there!

Footer

We hope you are enjoying Psychologenie - we provide informative and helpful articles about traditional and alternative therapy methods and medications that you can come back to again and again when you have questions or want to learn more.
  • Facebook
  • RSS

Explore Site

  • Home
  • About
  • Articles

Copyright © Psychologenie & Buzzle.com, Inc.
6789 Quail Hill Pkwy, Suite 211 Irvine CA 92603

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contact Us
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsAccept
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.