6 of the best (and quick) methods to relieve stress

6 of the best (and quick) methods to relieve stress 6 of the best (and quick) methods to relieve stress Well, they may not be “the best” for you, but they are for me.close dialog Advertisementclose dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012257 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close { z-index: 2;}@-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin { from { -ms-transform: rotate(0deg); } to { -ms-transform: rotate(360deg); } } @-moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin { from { -moz-transform: rotate(0deg); } to { -moz-transform: rotate(360deg); } } @-webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin { from { -webkit-transform: rotate(0deg); } to { -webkit-transform: rotate(360deg); } } @keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin { from { transform: rotate(0deg); } to { transform: rotate(360deg); } } #bx-close-inside-1012257 { top: 0; right: 0; } /* KD - Remove padding from video wrapp er and set height to 100% */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper { padding-top: 0!important; height: 100%;}.bx-custom#bx-campaign-1012257 #bx-creative-1012257 .bx-wrap { height: auto;}/* KD - Change positioning to static as that was not necesaary and here you can adjust the height of the video element */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper video { position: static;}/* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *:first-child {width: 100%;}.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative {background-color: transparent;border-style: none;max-width: 900px;}.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close {stroke: white;background-color: black;border-style: solid;border-color: white;border-width: 1px;}.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257-AFvXBOB {padding: 10px;display: block;width: auto;}.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y {width: auto;}.bxc.b x-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y *:first-child {padding: 2px 4px;font-size: 10px;color: rgb(255, 255, 255);text-transform: uppercase;background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);}I do plenty things on an everyday basis and many of them reduce my stress levels. I didn’t design those daily disciplines that way, it’s just a very desirable after-effect.1. I exerciseEvery day I do a series of pushups and a series of pullups. Sometimes I add more bodyweight exercises.Regular exercises are like a vaccine against stress  and depression. They also keep you healthy, which makes your whole life easier and less stressful.2. I  prayNothing ease my stress more quickly and surely than a prayer. If you are believer, there is nothing more consoling than a thought about your almighty Father that loves you and helps you to live your life to the best of your abilities.If you believe in God and His providence, nothing should stress you at all.3. I meditateScient ists are amazed by multiple different holistic effects of meditation. One of them is decreasing levels of cortisone, the “stress hormone,” in the human body.Well, it’s not surprising at all. The things that stress us the most are our own thoughts and the goal of meditation is to quiet them down.4. I  smileI have a habit of smiling at everyone around. The genesis of this habit is a story for  another article; the important thing is that it helps me feel better. You cannot feel well and stressed out of your mind at the same time.While smiling alone is a poor remedy for stress, it’s perfect for easing it out.5. I do meaningful workAnd a lot of it at that. My mind is occupied mainly with the specific task at hand. I don’t dwell on my past mistakes or anticipate future catastrophes. I’m busy living my life.Every day I publish an answer on Quora, write at least 600 words, work on my book advertising business, check on my coaching clients and do dozens of other things. I like d oing them. They are aligned with my purpose. I’m good at them.I’m pretty much satisfied with my life. My meaningful work serves as preventive measure against stress.6. I keep a gratitude journalIn fact, I keep three of them. 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