Six Techniques You Can Use To Easily Beat High Stress And Burn-Out!

You can revitalize your creative energies by
easing the stress of pressing mental efforts. Here are
a few suggestions to ease stress.
Stretch: Eliminate the tension in your muscles by
giving them a nice long stretch. Gently and slowly
stretch the muscles in your legs, arms, neck and back,
etc., until you feel a tug. Then hold it for ten to 20
seconds and release. You either can do this just with
the muscles that are tense, or throughout your body.
Walk: When tension is high, walk it off. Just get up
and take your tension for a stroll. A brisk ten- or 15-
minute walk can reduce muscular and nervous
tension.
     Take a Mental Trip: By visualizing a stress-free scene
that appeals to you, you can unwind the tension you
feel. Just sit back and “see,” as vividly as you can, the
beautiful scenery of your next vacation, or a single
flower. Use as many scenes as possible to
experience your stress-reducing vision.

   Take a breather: When a person is tired or uptight,
breathing becomes rapid and shallow. You can
decrease tension by deliberately breathing more
slowly and deeply. Take six seconds to inhale, then
seven seconds to exhale. Repeat this for five
minutes, or longer if necessary.
    Practice “progressive relaxation”: PR is a way to destress
yourself anywhere. First, sit down, lean back,
and close your eyes. Then, clench your right hand,
tensing the muscles in your wrist and forearm, and
hold for five seconds, concentrating on the tension
building in your hand. Then release, letting the
tension drain away. Pay close attention to the feeling
of relaxation. Repeat this sequence of tension and
release with your left hand, then your upper arms,
shoulders, neck, back, face, legs, feet, and toes.
   Discuss your Situation: Open the pressure valve. If
you are “really” stressed out, open your mouth and let
out the pressure. Talking is one way to do this.
Sometimes the quickest way to ease writer’s tension
is to discuss it calmly with someone else. It is a great
way to depressurize yourself. And, do not forget to
laugh. Laughing at a stressful situation can restore
calm and give you a more productive perspective.