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healthpartners.com
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https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/tips-for-reducing-stress-at-home
It can be helpful to bucket your tasks and set a schedule for what needs to be done daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. For example:
Creating a calm, happy environment is a start. But how you spend your time can reduce home stress even more. [...] Sometimes, the laundry needs to get done. And sometimes you’ll need to stay up late helping your child (or boss) on a report. But, when you have a choice, focus on activities that will reduce stress, make you feel more relaxed, and allow you to connect with others or bring you joy. [...] Regular cleaning is important to remove germs in your home, and decrease the chance that someone gets a cold or flu. You can make it easy by keeping disinfecting wipes in the germiest areas of your house – such as the kitchen and bathroom.
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psychologytoday.com
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/friendship-20/202003/25-calming-activ…
Take a hot bath or shower · Lay down with your legs elevated and watch your breathing rise and fall · Doodle or color · Look out a window or let in
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everydayhealth.com
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https://www.everydayhealth.com/anxiety-disorders/calming-self-care-activities…
Find a quiet place to meditate. · Sit or lie down in a comfortable position. · Focus your attention on an object, an image, or your own breathing.
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healthline.com
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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety
Self-care doesn’t have to be elaborate or complicated. It simply means tending to your well-being and happiness. Engaging in self-care is associated with lower levels of stress and improved quality of life.
Examples of self-care include:
going for a walk outside
taking a bath
lighting candles
reading a good book
exercising
preparing a healthy meal
stretching before bed
getting a massage
practicing a hobby
using a diffuser with calming scents
practicing yoga
## 5. Try journaling [...] Deep breathing aims to focus your awareness on your breath, making it slower and deeper. When you breathe in deeply through your nose, your lungs fully expand, and your belly rises. This helps slow your heart rate.
## 15. Spend time with a pet
Having a pet may help reduce stress and improve your mood. When you cuddle or touch your pet, your body releases oxytocin — a hormone linked to positive moods.
Having a pet may also help relieve stress by: [...] If you find yourself procrastinating regularly, it may be helpful to make a to-do list. Give yourself realistic deadlines and work your way down the list in order of priority. Sometimes, adding an item to the list may help you feel better about it, even if it doesn’t get done immediately.
## 10. Take a yoga class
Research shows that yoga can help reduce stress and promote psychological well-being.
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mind.org.uk
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https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/what-can-i-do-to-help-myself-cope/re…
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# Relaxing and calming exercises
If you are feeling anxious, scared or panicked there are many things you can do to help yourself cope.
A common – and natural – response to anxiety is to avoid what triggers your fear. So taking any action might make you feel more anxious at first.
It can be difficult, but facing up to how anxiety makes you feel can be the first step in breaking the cycle of fear and insecurity. [...] Here are some simple exercises you can try that might calm you down.
### Take a break
### Focus on your breathing
### Listen to music
### Spend some time in nature
### Try active relaxation
### Think of somewhere else
### Try guided meditation
### Get creative
## How others get creative
"I've started a quilt... I'm not very good at sewing, so it forces my brain to focus on the task at hand, releasing my emotions into the fabric." [...] "I love writing... Sometimes it's better to just pretend that you are the character that you've created."
### Mental health apps
There are lots of wellbeing apps out there. Some could help you feel calmer, and help manage difficult symptoms.
But it's hard to know which ones are worth trying. So we've created the Mind app library where you can find safe, trustworthy apps.
Explore mental health apps
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uhhospitals.org
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https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2020/04/8-soothing-techniques-to-he…
Picture the Voice or Face of Someone You Love · Practice Self-Kindness · Sit with Your Pet · List Favorites · Visualize Your Favorite Place · Plan an
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youtube.com
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Calm anxiety naturally by activating your body's built-in anti-anxiety response with self-regulation techniques in this Therapy in a Nutshell