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How do you manage stress?

Martin-O2
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Hi everyone!

 

It's normal to feel stressed from time to time, but when stress becomes overwhelming and persistent, it can be very damaging to both mental and physical health.

I came across a recent article that lists some stress-management apps that you can download on your mobile. Have you tried any that you can recommend?

 

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I also read that simple tasks can also play a part in stress management, especially with the type of stress that hasn’t yet formed into something overwhelming. Things that you can do in your day-to-day life such as while doing the dishes. This article lists some surprising ways to reduce stress: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/201602/11-easy-and-unexpected-ways-reduce-stress

 

Most of us have probably felt stressed at some point, especially when in working life or studying. It would be great to hear from the community what normally works for you, if you’ve tried any stress-management apps on your mobile device, and also if you have any other tips to share that you have tried and found helpful? smiling

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Going outside and taking some deep breaths helps me quite a bit.

 

 

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Upon reflection, @Cleoriff, perhaps best not to wear our emotions on our sleeve... where's the beauty in growling loudly at soeone when they dare suggest how that particular outfit makes your bum look big, or that particular dress shirt looks needs to be a size or two larger... rolling_eyes

 

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As I'm super-stressed at the moment (That's why I'm less online here as usual), I try to be on tour all the time. Doing things. I even bought wool to learn how to knit ( @EmilieT inspired me xD) ... Sadly I'm not in the mood to watch shows 😞

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@ComaChameleon Good to hear I inspired you with the wool and crafts hugging I find it very good as well to keep busy and distract my mind from the source of stress, whether it's by going for a walk, watching some shows, cooking, ... When that's not possible a few deep breaths can go a long way as @Anonymous said!

 

There's so much good advice in this thread, thanks everyone for sharing your experience and tips, it's very interesting smiley

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@jonsie wrote:

@Anonymous wrote:
Bikes are fab. Faster than walking, cheaper than a car

And don't hurt as much when they run into you!!


Well I fell off my bike ~ but it brought me down to earthfrowning2



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@TallTrees wrote:

@jonsie wrote:

@Anonymous wrote:
Bikes are fab. Faster than walking, cheaper than a car

And don't hurt as much when they run into you!!


Well I fell off my bike ~ but it brought me down to earthfrowning2


how do you fal off a three-wheeler ....screamjoy

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