Stress is one of the biggest challenges to many people’s mental and physical well-being. During the pandemic, people have been facing increased stressors. We want to give you some tips for relieving stress in a very stress-fueled world.

Spend Time in Green Spaces

According to an article by the American Psychiatric Association, a study found that people who lived in neighborhoods with more tree canopy were one third less likely to experience psychological distress than people who lived in communities with little to no overhead canopy. While some gardening may be a great idea if you have the space for it, visiting a local urban park is another way to get your “greens” in.

Practice Stress Relief Techniques

Not everyone has the time to go to the park to relieve their stress. Sometimes the need to de-stress may be more urgent. For example, maybe while on lunch break at work, you feel overwhelmed by a project deadline. Mindfulness meditation through apps like Calm or stress-relieving techniques such as Tapping (which studies have shown reduces cortisol) are few great options if you don’t have much time.

Build Resilience

Resilience is our ability to adapt and bounce back from stress, trauma, and tragedies. Ultimately, stress relief techniques are beneficial in helping alleviate immediate stress, but building resilience is what will help you face adversity and overcome it more quickly. Some factors that contribute to creating resilience in adults include making plans to meet challenges, a healthy support system, a cheerful personality, and a sense of purpose.

While stress is something everyone must deal with at some point in life, it doesn’t have to rule it. And if you’ve tried to relieve stress on your own and it’s not working, we are here for you. Fill out our appointment form and we’ll find a counselor that can help you work through it.