How to relieve stress, depression and anxiety quickly?

A range of events, from minor hassles to major challenges in our lives, cause stress, depression, and anxiety. And gradually they become part of our lives. Stress is actually very common these days. According to a survey, 70% of adults in the United States feel stress or anxiety daily.

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Here are the 3 most effective and easy ways to relieve stress and anxiety quickly.

Exercise:

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to release stress. It might seem a bit odd and contradictory, but physical stress on your body can be very helpful in reducing your mental stress. According to a study, people who do exercise regularly are less likely to experience stress or anxiety.

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There are few reasons behind it

Ø Exercise lowers the level of stress hormones like cortisol.

Ø Exercise helps to release Endorphins, which are chemicals that act as natural pain killers and improve your mood as well.

Ø Exercise also improves sleep quality, which also helps to relieve stress.

You do not need to do some kind of heavy weight lifting to relieve your stress. What I mean by exercise is the activities that involve repetitive movements of large muscle groups such as walking, dancing, and jogging, etc.

Chew a gum:

This one is particularly my most favorite stress reliever. And it is super easy as well. You just have to take a bubble gum, put it in your mouth and enjoy its taste.

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And if you want to quickly get rid of your stress, I will recommend you should also try this super quick and easy method. And according to a study chewing a stick of gum can also help you to improve your memory and loss weight.

Write it down:

Putting all your negative thoughts on paper can also help you to get rid of your stress.

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Try to think about positive things and happy moments of your life and jot down all your negative thoughts on paper.

This trick can be very helpful for students. They should try journaling before a big exam to calm their nerves.