How do you reduce stress?

By Miia
Finland
February 1, 2017 4:23am CST
Lately I been having so much stress mostly about money... I wish I could just take one day at time but it just seems like it's too much I can't handle it. So I would really appreciate if you could give me good advice for stress relief.
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@smileyhema (4606)
• United States
1 Feb 17
I was actually about to draft a discussion about a concept called "Observe" which would help you to de-stress a bit, I'm sure !! I would share the link once I'm done with that post. Observe in yoga is a concept where one would concentrate on the current happenings without thinking about past or future. This way we can win the current situation with extreme focus. Once you start focusing you would put your brain and heart on the same, thus increasing your analysis on the current task. For eg. When you are eating, concentrate just on the food and how it would benefit your health. You are now eliminating your diversion on other things like office tension, financial burden, late payments etc.. Observing every activities plus a bit of meditation would do the magic. The trick is take every task one by one and give your fullest in there ..
• Finland
1 Feb 17
Hey that sounds very interesting please link it for me I wanna read more about it!
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• United States
1 Feb 17
@GegeTheMechanic - sure dear!! I'm glad that you liked this. Now, this forces me to finish that post soon.. first thing tomorrow and will share you the link ..
• Finland
1 Feb 17
@smileyhema great I'll be waiting
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@ketyv12 (271)
• Bat Yam, Israel
1 Feb 17
Hi, I know that feeling. When I'm stressed I really enjoy listening to soft and quite music, maybe even just 'Meditation music" on youtube, you have it going for an hour or more. Going on a drive listening to music is great, even by bus or train. going nowhere. Taking deep breaths and just being by myself and relaxing reduces my stress, not overthink everything. Read books can help me too, lets my mind think about something else for a while. I hope I helped, good luck!
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• Finland
1 Feb 17
Yes you got some good advice thank you!
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• India
2 Feb 17
@ketyv12 well said "katty"
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@ketyv12 (271)
• Bat Yam, Israel
1 Feb 17
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 Feb 17
Can you find a job that's pays the money that you need or want? If not, can you reduce your expenses? If not, then you will have to find ways that will relax you. Music, a good friend, reading, becoming more spiritual are a few ways to cope. What do you think?
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 Feb 17
@GegeTheMechanic I've always helped my children and am happy to help. I'm sure your parents are like that too.
• Finland
2 Feb 17
Right now I can't work because of school but I been trying to save some money but I feel like it is not gonna be enough... But if nothing works I do have such lovely parents that will help me but I would like to make it on my own.
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• Finland
2 Feb 17
@1hopefulman yes they are very helpful so I do know it's gonna be alright but it's still stressful
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@redurnet (1798)
• United Kingdom
1 Feb 17
I find doing some form of exercise helps to relieve stress. Yoga is good for me but I also just like dancing and walking.
• Finland
1 Feb 17
I tried yoga before but it's just not for me but dancing is so nice
1 Feb 17
By sleeping or eating ha ha. But this time i am planning to buy a punching bag to release stress and to tone muscles.
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• Finland
1 Feb 17
Haha that sounds like a great plan :)