Tag: Stress relief

Stressful events make it more difficult to fall or stay asleep. Such sleep disturbance by stress makes dealing with stress a lot harder, so that sleep is even more affected. For successful stress management it is important to break this vicious cycle. Scientific research shows how this can be done.

Consuming healthy food is important for effective stress management. Several foods have been scientifically proven to relieve stress. Many of these foods are not only healthy, but are also tasty and do not take much time to prepare. Very practical for those with a busy and stressful work schedule!

Aerobic exercise is good for your condition and body, and helps reduce stress. The protective effects of exercise on stress are the result of altered brain structure and chemical messaging. These changes reduce stress instantly and have beneficial psychological consequences for stress management.

Yoga is one of the most frequently advised relaxation techniques that can help to overcome stress at work. In fact, there are quite a few companies out there that offer yoga sessions during lunch breaks. But you can also do yoga poses yourself, even at your desk! Let's look at 20 of them.

Aromatherapy has been advocated as an alternative, paramedical and efficient way to reduce stress. However, aromatherapy may not be the magic stress reliever so desperately sought for.