Rest & Relax: 5 Unusual ways to beat the stress

Karen GEORGE

26 Jun 2015

updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:02

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Start colouring
If you think colouring is reserved only for kids think again. The popular children’s past time allows you to have fun, be artistic and express your inner self in a child-like manner. Nothing is more liberating than being able to express yourself through colours and creativity without worrying of being judged. The activity generates wellness, quietness and also stimulates creativity. The calming activity is so popular amongst adults that it has sparked colouring books specifically targeted at grown ups.
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Squeeze a stress ball
The next time you want to bang your head on the desk, consider instead a less destructive way to vent your frustrations: a stress ball. Wonder how squeezing a ball reduces your stress? Well believe it or not, the act of repeatedly squeezing a ball boosts blood circulation which relaxes tensed muscles and leads to a more peaceful state of mind.
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Massage your ears
Well here’s a stress relieving technique everyone can put to the test. The next time you’re feeling the pressure, massage your ears. Start by gently rubbing your earlobes with your thumb and index finger. Then squeeze the edges of your ears until you reach the top. The tiny reflex points in your ears are responsible for relaxing specific areas of your body. The feel good stimulations release endorphins in your brain which in turn make you feel calm and relaxed.
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Sniff oranges
The next time you have an orange in your hand, it might be good to sniff it before eating it. Weird? Yes, but it certainly works in keeping your stress levels in check. This is because when you’re stressed, your sense of smell is at its peak and the smell that citrus fruits give off can help increase the levels of stress fighting hormones to calm you down.
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Take a beer bath
We’ve heard of bubble baths to relax but a beer bath is indeed an interesting way to combat stress. The fragrance of phytoestrogens found in beer is a relaxing cue to some which calms the nervous system and reduces stress immediately. Looks like happy hour has arrived in your bathtub!

Tough day at work? Consider trying any of these alternative methods to distress and feel better for the upcoming weekend.

TGIF? Not really if you’re stressed and exhausted from the week’s toil. Modern life is full of hassle, deadlines, frustrations, and demands and while some people cope well, others sweep it under the rug only for it to manifest in aches and pains. Indeed, stress is a contributing cause to cardiovascular diseases, headaches, asthma, aging and even premature death.

Avoid an early trip to the grave by taking steps to give stress the boot. How? Head to the gallery for easy yet unusual ways to keep the tension at bay.

Now you’ll be better equipped to face Monday when the day comes around!

Karen George

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