If you're looking for a way to live a more chilled life, check out my relaxed suggestions below.
Get out into nature
One of the most effective things you can do to feel more relaxed is to get out into nature. Indeed, spending time in nature has been associated with better mental health and can make a huge difference to those feeling stressed.
It's suggested that there are a number of things that cause this effect from the presence of fractal patterns, which can help fight stress, to the increased sunlight and vitamin D. Some people even suggest that it's the Phytoncides that plants produce that have a positive impact on mood regulation.
Ditch the caffeine
If you are living on coffee and even some high caffeine teas, you might be doing your anxiety more harm than good. This is because caffeine can act as a stimulant, which means it ups your heart rate, giving you feelings that are quite like those of anxiety.
Happily, there are plenty of caffeine-free herbal teas and other options that are also refreshing and delicious. Indeed, cutting your coffee and replacing it with caffeine-free tea can make a huge difference to how you feel.
Embrace a calming supplement
Another way to feel a little calmer and distressed is to use a natural supplement to support your body. There are many that are well known for their calming effects, including magnesium, which regulates serotonin and stops the brain from becoming overstimulated. Then there is St john's wort also known as Hypericum perforatum, which contains hypericin and hyperforin, which act on mood.
Lastly, many people are also turning to CBD & THC products for stress management. This is because products made with the indica strain tend to have a calming and relaxing effect.
Do some yoga
Yoga is an intricate combination of stretches, twists, and mindful focus, which can be very useful for combating anxiety. Part of the reason for this is that most types of yoga encourage the practitioner to be curious about the sensations in their body, and allow them.
This acceptance can help reduce the suppression and fighting of feelings, and after an initial spike, can help a person feel calmer.
Listen to a guided meditation
There are 1000s of guided meditations that you can try online, and some of them can be truly effective when it comes to creating calm. In particular, look for yoga nidra or progressive muscle relaxation. Yoga nidra is a time of yogic meditation, also known as the sleep of the Gods. It is designed to provide your body and mind with rest by guiding your focus to the different areas of your form.
Progressive muscle relaxation is a more modern approach. Although it is similar in that you move your focus around the body as you do it. However, this time you will also tense and then release your major muscle groups one by one. This can be particularly effective when it comes to distress before sleep and can help you nod off quickly and with ease.
