Stress is no stranger to the average mom. Day in and day out it tries to enter our lives through busy schedules, a messy home, and screaming children. Here are a few ways that moms can reduce their stress levels fast. Give them a try. Let’s dig in…
Remember that commercial for Calgon bath soap? Calgon would seem to whisk women everywhere off to exotic locales. Too bad that that can’t actually happen—or can it? Turn on some pleasant music. Climb into a nice hot tub. Just close your eyes and let the world go on for a bit!
Do you own an mp3 player? If not, get one. You can load music, videos, and pictures on them. Mine is full of praise and worship songs…good, solid Bible teachings…and even love songs (we have all of them on our iPods–FUN!). Stressed? Put on your headset, turn on your favorite songs, and destress!
Laughter truly is the best medicine. Pick up the comic section of your local newspaper and give it a go. A good guffaw works your abdominal muscles. You can get in shape and have a good time while doing it.
Maybe your stress is a result of low blood flow to the brain. You just aren’t thinking clearly. The quickest way to return that mental clarity is to stand on your head. I’m not advocating torture here. This can be as simple as laying on the couch with your head hanging off the side or bending over with your hands on the floor. More blood to the head means more oxygen also. After a minute or two of this you’ll feel silly and more alert. The thoughts of a few minutes ago will fade away. Don’t turn right side up too fast or you’ll be popping a few aspirin for a headache. Oh well.
Have a cup of tea to relieve your stressful situation. How about a nice, hot cup of Earl Grey. Tea seems to have a calming effect on the mind. My favorite is Chamomile. Taking a few minutes to relax over a good cup of tea can lower your heart rate and your anxiety level.
Any one of these things can be done in fifteen minutes or less. It doesn’t take much—just a fifteen minutes…or less!
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