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Everyone is stressed sometimes. The trick is to let go of this stressed feeling as quickly as possible. But how do you really let go of stress? These clever tricks will help you recharge after a busy, stressful day.
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Let go of stress? That’s how you do that
1. Recognize your stamp of busyness
Ever heard of the stamp of busyness? According to business psychologist Tony Crabbe, subtle behavioral changes occur in everyone during times of hustle and bustle. For example, you may be more likely to crave sweet and fatty food, be more likely to reach for your phone or be short. This feeling of hustle and bustle leaves a unique mark on you, so to speak. By learning to recognize these small behavioral changes, you can take a step back in time and release stress.
Tip: write down what your stamp of busyness is. How do you tell yourself that you are too busy? And how do others notice that you are stressed? This valuable information can help prevent a lot of stress.
2. Recognize that you are the source of stress
We like to blame stress on someone else. We say it’s because of our work, our partner, our pet, the overflowing to-do list and so on. However, the real source of stress is none other than yourself. You decide how you react to an event and this reaction determines how you feel. For example, positive thoughts give a positive feeling and anxious thoughts give an anxious feeling. Actually very logical.
Tip: When stressed, repeat the following in your head: ‘I am the source of stress.’ This sentence helps put things into perspective and realize that only you can change it.
3. Release stress by clearing your mind
If you’re feeling stressed, chances are your head is more full than full. Fortunately, there is a very simple solution for this: putting all your thoughts on paper. Also called a brain dump. Grab some paper or your phone and write down any wandering thoughts. From that important task that belongs on your to-do list to the appointment that you should not forget. This way you create more space in your head and immediately feel a lot more relaxed.
Tip: If you often go to bed with a worrying mind, it is smart to schedule a worrying hour in the evening. During this time you write down everything that goes on in your head, so that you go to sleep with an empty head.
4. Shake off the stress
Panicky thoughts cause tense muscles and tense muscles cause panicky thoughts. In short: you end up in a vicious circle of stress, stress and more stress. You can break this by shaking your body. This way you loosen your muscles and focus on something completely different. How long and fast you shake your body is up to you.
Tip: Did you wake up feeling stressed? Then start the day by shaking your body. You can do this, for example, while you wait for the coffee maker or when you get out of the shower.
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