Holla! It’s #Nationalstressawarenessday, and with our everyday hustling and bustling, stress is something we’d eventually have to deal with at some point in life.

On the one hand, it can be beneficial (eustress) as it can help us focus, increase our energy, and inspire us to act. And on the other hand, it can be unhealthy (distress) because it can alter our performance, demotivate us, and make us feel anxious.

If you’re feeling stressed (negatively), here are five proven ways to relieve stress:

1. Meditate
   The simple habit of meditation can help you relieve stress. It has also been proven to help reduce high blood pressure. If you don’t know where to start, you can download apps like Medito or Headspace to practice meditation.
   
2. Exercise
   Exercising can help you destress as your body releases mood-boosting chemicals called endorphins whenever you get physically active. Ready to de-stress? Get physical!
   
3. Limit Smartphone Usage
   While your phone can be a great tool and companion whenever you’re bored, spending too much time on your phone may increase your stress levels. According to Jillian Kubala and Kerri-Ann Jennings, “Spending too much time in front of screens, in general, is associated with lower psychological well-being and increased stress levels in both adults and kids.” Limiting your smartphone usage may help you reduce your stress levels and improve sleep.
   
4. Try Self-care
   According to recent studies, practising self-care may help reduce your stress level. Some ways to practice self-care include: Getting a massage, going for a walk, exercising, practising a hobby and lighting scented candles. Speaking of scented candles, you can check out our essential scents collections for unique scents that may help you destress in minutes.
   
5. Spend Time In Nature
   Spending time outside, especially in nature, may help you reduce stress. Recent studies have proven that spending time in green spaces such as parks and forests and being immersed in nature are healthy ways to manage stress.

There you have it. Don’t forget to try our essential scents collection for your aromatherapy needs – It’s easily one of the proven ways to destress.

Which of these tips will you be trying?

Sources:
Eustress vs. distress – https://www.healthline.com/health/eustress
5 ways to de-stress and help your heart – Harvard Health
Healthline – 15 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress