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7 Effective Stress Busters To Soothe You

Being frustrated can cause a lot of damage to the body. One needs to understand the reason behind feeling frustrated than cribbing about it. Finding a solution to the root cause can help you to channelise your negative energies into something positive and creative.

A person may feel frustrated with any simple thing/issue. Be it his/her work or personal life. For example, no matter how much you love your job or how productive you can be when under stress, there will be a point when the pressure can rise above the boiling point.

Controlling it at that moment can help to save the year-long stress and pressure you have been handling. In the same way, managing your stress in any given situation and not reacting at the moment is important.

In this article today, we are here to share some of the easy steps that you can follow when you are frustrated and feel stressed. These steps help you to stay calm and also make you a better person. So, read on..

Try The Eight-Count Breathe

Try The Eight-Count Breathe

Breathe in slowly and count until eight. Hold your breath for a few seconds and exhale slowly. Repeat this technique, as it has incredible powers and can manage your stress levels well with this. This technique can improve your memory as well.

Stretch And Practice A Proper Posture

Stretch And Practice A Proper Posture

This helps to relieve pain, stress and frustration. Try to roll your head side ways and do some stretching exercises while you're sitting at your desk. This helps to relax the muscles and it also helps in calming your nerves.

Light A Candle

Light A Candle

An aromatic therapy can help to soothe and calm your nerves especially when you are angry and frustrated. All you need to do is light a scented candle and inhale the aroma. This can help you to relax your mind instantly.

Switch Off That Phone

Switch Off That Phone

The moment we hit the bed, the first thing we do is check our phone for e-mails and news feeds. This can rob our sleep. Studies have revealed that people who sleep less tend to get more aggressive during the day, as their body is not in a relaxed state. Make sure you have proper 8 hours of sleep at night.

Sport Eye Masks

Sport Eye Masks

Sleeping with bed light on may be one of the reasons you are not able to sleep early. Instead, wear an eye mask and snore away to glory! This helps you get sleep instantly and also keeps you less frustrated and makes you more productive for the next day's task.

Brew Some Tea

Brew Some Tea

Researches have revealed that drinking green tea helps in calming the nerves down and it also helps to keep you less frustrated. So, ditch your cup of coffee the next time and drink more of green tea, as it has other health benefits associated with it as well.

Shift Your Focus

Shift Your Focus

If you are frustrated over something then all you need to do is to just avoid thinking and doing something about it. In this process, our mind gets blocked and we end up getting more frustrated. Instead, just divert your mind by having a small walk or talk to a friend. Get back to the situation with a fresh mind and for ideas to get a solution for the problem.

If you have any suggestions, do share them with us in the comment section below.

Story first published: Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 14:33 [IST]
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