DOTHAN, AL. (WDNews) Today, August 15, is National Relaxation Day. While it won’t make life’s obstacles go away, it serves as a reminder to take a moment to prioritize your physical and mental well-being.
Extreme heat, changes in the school schedule, increased traffic, and even early holiday displays can make this time of year particularly unpleasant. Relationship tension, poor performance at work, and general health problems can all result from stress.
Experts suggest a number of healthy strategies to avoid and manage stress, such as maintaining an active lifestyle, eating a balanced diet, and getting adequate sleep. Making time for personal pursuits like reading, taking a stroll, or just taking a moment to yourself can also be beneficial, as can connecting with friends or neighborhood organizations to exchange worries and ideas.
The mind and body can be calmed by relaxation methods such progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and meditation. Whether it’s a morning cup of coffee on the porch, an afternoon of fishing, or music listening, the important thing is to figure out what suits you.
In the event that stress becomes too much to handle or causes despair, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is open around-the-clock.
Visit Alabama CredibleMind, the Mayo Clinic’s stress management page, the NIH’s meditation and mindfulness guide, or the CDC’s stress management advice for additional stress-reduction tools.
