A nap or increasing your sleep hours can help you manage stress better.
do what you enjoy
Make time for yourself and for fun activities that bring you joy. You know the things that get you in a flow state of focus and calm? Those. Whether it’s knitting or coloring or gardening, running, jumping rope, horseback riding, cycling, playing video games – whatever floats your boat, get in it.
time in nature (or looking at nature)
There’s a reason vacations tend to be in the mountains, at lakes, or at the beach. Getting outside looking at trees, water, flora, and animals lowers your stress hormones (cortisol and adrenaline) and increases your happy hormones (serotonin and endorphins), according to numerous studies. Some studies show that even looking at pictures of nature (watch the Travel channel or a documentary about the planet?) has similar effects but without the other benefits such as fresh air and sunshine.
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A nap or increasing your sleep hours can help you manage stress better.
do what you enjoy
Make time for yourself and for fun activities that bring you joy. You know the things that get you in a flow state of focus and calm? Those. Whether it’s knitting or coloring or gardening, running, jumping rope, horseback riding, cycling, playing video games – whatever floats your boat, get in it.
time in nature (or looking at nature)
There’s a reason vacations tend to be in the mountains, at lakes, or at the beach. Getting outside looking at trees, water, flora, and animals lowers your stress hormones (cortisol and adrenaline) and increases your happy hormones (serotonin and endorphins), according to numerous studies. Some studies show that even looking at pictures of nature (watch the Travel channel or a documentary about the planet?) has similar effects but without the other benefits such as fresh air and sunshine.