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Great Ways to De-Stress (with video demo inside)

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Meetings, schedules, deadlines, commitments, Social Obligations, Church activities, Errands, Homeworks, Exams, Reports, Thesis or other Scholastic Activities. Stress! When does anyone have time to relax?

We all unwind in different ways. Some read a book, others go for a walk. When we can’t get rid of the causes of our stress, changing how we react to them can lessen the stress we feel. There are also relaxation techniques that slow our heart rate and breathing. They clear our mind, and help us calm down. See if one or more of these suggestions works for you. Once you find one, practice it regularly when you feel your stress rising.

Massage, Meditation, Deep breathing, Visualization or guided imagery (boys are good at this haha), Stopping stressful thoughts, Hypnosis, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Yoga, Tai Chi:

Other techniques: Please read     * Count to Ten      If a situation gets really bad, count to ten slowly to give yourself time to think about the best way to react.
    * Talk To Yourself
      As you slowly breathe in, say to yourself, “I am.” As you breathe out, say slowly to yourself “calm.” Repeat this until your mind is calm and you can focus on your breathing. OR say “i am… (with conviction) sooo handsome” hahahaha.
    * Write It Out
      Writing can be good therapy. If you’re overloaded with worries, take a pencil and paper and spend 20 minutes writing down your concerns and possible solutions to the problems.
    * Take A Break
      Get a change of scenery by doing something simple. A walk outdoors can give you a new outlook on a situation.
    * Take A Bath
      Add some soothing music and scented bath oil and let your stress just melt away!
    * Get Back To Nature

      Nature can be a great stress-reducer. Drive to the ocean and take a walk on the beach or just watch the waves rolling ashore. Stroll through a flower garden or nature trail. Listen to a tape of ocean sounds or birds.

Relaxing for 15 minutes or more a day, using these techniques or others that you might discover on your own, can go a long way in relieving stress. But for kooonin, to alleviate stress, he goes to a skin specialist and undergoes facial treatment. Check the video hereunder.

It’s not vivid because it was taken using the front camera of my phone plus the video size was incredibly reduced for fast buffering.



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Previous Comments

I would like to say that you have quite a list of ways how to rejuvenate yourself in this stressing world we live in, and i think it is very helpful. Moreover, i love your video as well as the music background.

Posted by RV at October 28, 2008, 3:18 pm

May i say “Thank you ” for reminding me to take time to relax from this busy and stressful life of mine…

Posted by RV at October 28, 2008, 3:27 pm

thats a good way to destress i must say, relaxing na, beauty pa! as for me, an 8hr sleep will do.

Posted by ka at October 28, 2008, 9:31 pm

that was great glenn,, actually i am doing the same thing, hahaha… ako yata un eh… hehe:) :)

Posted by yani at October 28, 2008, 11:06 pm

@RV you are one of my regular readers as feejit tells but your identity is mysterious up to date. you may want to leave your email or the link to your blog next time :)

Posted by kooonin at October 28, 2008, 11:24 pm

hay. on that note, wensha, here i coooooome! :)

Posted by Myk2ts at October 29, 2008, 8:44 am

hahaha funny haha! 12hours sleep wil do :D mare mykee imy!

Posted by yeine at October 29, 2008, 11:37 am

wow! kelangan ko ito!!!

salamat pala sa pagiwan ng comment sa blog ko. :)

Posted by joshmarie at October 29, 2008, 4:00 pm

that is so true.. whenever i have to do something, i always have a countdown to prepare myself.. it’s like a timed procrastination period.. haha

thanks for the post… so need it now! :D

Posted by Kat at October 29, 2008, 6:51 pm

was here..
read some.

Posted by maus at October 29, 2008, 8:02 pm

great ideas.

Posted by Elizabeth Stanfill at October 30, 2008, 3:33 am

haha pwede din yun mareng yeine. tapos me handang sinangag pagkagising. imy too :)

Posted by Myk2ts at October 30, 2008, 9:03 am

12hours of sleep? over na yan! 8hrs is enough as prescribed by your next-door dentist haha

Posted by kuyanin at October 30, 2008, 8:02 pm

@Elizabeth thanks for appreciating :)

Posted by kuyanin at October 30, 2008, 8:03 pm

tama ka dun onin,,, kung gusto mo talagang makarecover,,, burahin ang nakaraan..:)

Posted by yani at November 3, 2008, 1:21 am

To the author, I would prefer not to reveal my identity for some personal reason(s) (just wait and time will tell). However, I do admire your imaginative and creative way in capturing your readers’ attention because you absolutely mesmerized and captured my attention. Well, I am delighted to be your regular reader and thank you for sharing your entertaining and inspirational thoughts. :)

Posted by RV at November 3, 2008, 11:27 am

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