Best Ways To Relieve Stress

Five of the best ways to get rid of all that built-up stress.

Nathan Formella

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September 18, 2015
Best Ways To Relieve Stress

High school students go through a lot of stress throughout the school year. Whether it’s too much homework or freaking out over a big test, stress is something most high schoolers have felt—some worse than others. Maybe it’s time to think of a way to relieve all the stress from the body.

Here are five simple techniques for relieving stress.

1. Yoga/Meditation

Do some yoga workouts and clear the mind. Yoga is a very calming activity and can be done anywhere. Meditate for a few minutes to relax the body and let the stress flow right out.

2. Clear Mind and Take a Walk

Take a walk just by yourself, with a friend or a dog and enjoy the fresh air and nature while clearing the mind and just enjoying the day. Clearing your mind allows you to relieve the stress that is building up inside.

3. Relaxing Bath

Turn the lights off, fill up the tub, and put some soothing music on. It’s a great way to relax the entire body and listen to just the music and nothing else go through your head.

4. Take A Nap

Get in a nice warm, comfortable bed and take a nap. It’s the easiest way to let the mind go blank and just be free.

5. Get A Massage

Go get a massage and relax those tense muscles. Stress can cause you muscles to tighten and you can get serious aches and pains throughout your body. A massage is a great way to get rid of the aches and pains.

If you’re having problems with stress and don’t know what to do, try one of these five great techniques to relieve stress.