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Five simple ways to reduce stress

Nowadays, stress has become a major problem for many people. It is due to the hassle modern life that we live in.

Zee Media Bureau/Irengbam Jenny

Nowadays, stress has become a major problem for many people. It is due to the hassle modern life that we live in. Working people get stressed because of the workload, deadline, demands and out of frustration. Everyone experiences stress differently, which affects our mind, body, and behaviour in many ways.

Here are five simple ways to reduce yourself from stress

Music

Music can be very helpful as it transforms your mood.

Listening to music reduces blood pressure and reduces cortisol, a hormone linked to stress.

Proper diet

A proper diet is very necessary to keep yourself free from stress. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables are always good. Fish with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids are shown to reduce the symptoms of stress.

Meditate

Few minutes of meditation everyday will keep stress levels low.

Meditation keeps our mind calm and composed. It will give you a break from the usual ceaseless chatter.

Exercise

Exercise is good for health and it acts as stress buster. A short walk around the office at work can offer immediate relief in a stressful situation. Exercising gets your blood moving and releases endorphins. It can improve your mood instantaneously.

Laugh it out

Stress can be reduced by laughing. As laughing releases endorphins that improve mood and decrease levels of the stress-causing hormones cortisol and adrenaline, it makes you happy.