Mental Health

Quick Ways to Banish Stress and Live a Happier Life

By Eric Hamilton | Update Date: Mar 11, 2020 11:13 AM EDT
Quick Ways to Banish Stress and Live a Happier Life

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Stress really is the silent killer. No matter who you are, or where you come from, there's a good chance that you've got at least some kind of stress that you need to deal with on a regular basis. Your stress might be caused by feelings of anxiety about your performance at work. On the other hand, you might be letting problems with relationships get you down. Not only does stress make you feel terrible, but it has a seriously negative impact on your health too. Too much exposure to this problematic feeling can lead to everything from an increased risk of stroke, to high blood pressure, and so much more. Here's how you can start banishing stress and living your best life instead. 

Boost Your Confidence

When you're confident in yourself and happy with who you are, it's much easier to let stress simply slide off your back. Although self-esteem can take a while to build, you can begin by working on very small things. For instance, changing your look with a new suit might make you feel like a million dollars. Creating some affirming chants that remind you about the things that you like most about yourself can help too. If you have some specific problem areas that you need help with, then you can consider looking into specialist assistance. There are tools out there from Manual.co that can help with everything from problematic skin to thinning hair. 

Take a Break from the Internet

As horrifying as it may sound, taking a break from the web from time to time can actually be great for your stress levels. A lot of us spend too much time on the internet, letting what we read there get the best of us. Whether it's upsetting news stories that leave us with compassion fatigue, or social media that causes us to constantly compare our lives to the people around us, the web can really drag you down over time. You don't need to give up on the internet completely to live a happier life, but you should give yourself a break from the internet at least once a week. Take an hour or two to yourself, leaving all connected devices behind. Take a walk in the park, have a hot bath, or just meditate - whatever it takes for you to unplug. 

Get More Sleep

Finally, a lot of men today have the habit of telling themselves that they'll sleep when they're dead. We assume that sleep is a waste of time, because we have so much to do in our day that spending an extra hour or two in bed is practically impossible. There are even people out there who pride themselves on being able to live with just a couple of hours of sleep. Rather than trying to cut back on the amount of rest you get each day, you should be focusing on increasing your sleep. Make your bedroom into a sanctuary where you can relax and unwind at the end of each day and create a schedule that works for you. Sticking to a regular sleeping and waking time will help you to build a circadian rhythm that works for your life. 

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