Category: Stress Management

Walking You can, in fact, walk away from your stress. Long-distance walking improves your thinking and de-stresses your body, both mentally and physically. (Walking also aids in the prevention of obesity and lowers the risk of getting heart disease.) Walking for 20 minutes three to five times per week will give you more energy and…

The Relaxation Reaction Doctor Herbert Benson’s 1975 book, The Relaxation Response, describes a technique for employing stress and concern as triggers to promote mental wellness. You read it correctly: you can use stress to feel better and think more clearly. Doctor Benson established the Mind and Body Medical Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston,…

Understanding the Stress Response (Introduction) Do you know somebody who always looks to be cool under duress? They never seem to have a bad day. Things that would throw you into a frenzy of worry don’t seem to affect them at all. What is their recipe? How can they remain calm when everything around them…

If you don’t beat your stress, it might just beat you! Stress is identified as a major issue by the Mental Health Foundation in the United Kingdom. Stress and depression are two of the most common issues among people in the United Kingdom, affecting between 20% and 25% of all people. Another British study revealed…

How Meditation Improves Stress Meditation, an old technique, has become one of the most popular stress-relieving techniques. When you are stressed and tense, meditation can help to relax your mind and body, allowing emotional and physical tension to dissolve. When you do this on a regular basis, you will feel invigorated, better, and more prepared…