7 Natural Remedies to Reduce Stress & Anxiety

7 Natural Remedies to Reduce Stress & Anxiety

Stress and anxiety are unfortunately big parts of many people’s lives these days. Modern life comes with so many things to juggle so it’s not surprising, really, that we often feel overwhelmed by the things that we need to do and remember and that we struggle to unwind and relax.

The symptoms of chronic stress vary but includes things like tension, chest pains and insomnia.

There are lots of natural remedies to reduce stress and anxiety that are worth trying before something more extreme like medication. In this article, we’ll look at a few options that you can try first to reduce the stress in your life and to help you be happier and more relaxed as a result.

7 Natural Remedies to Reduce Stress & Anxiety

• Exercise

We all know that exercise is great for our bodies — it burns energy, makes us stronger and fitter — but did you know that it’s also great for our minds? Exercise can help hugely with stressful situations and anxiety. You just need to find something that works well for you. Walking, running, cycling or swimming are all great options that exercise the whole body while helping your mind unwind and release some of that tension.

• Relaxation Methods

Meditation, mindfulness and yoga are all great ways to actively calm down and relax your body and mind. Try a few different options and see what you prefer. It might sound silly, but it does really work.

• Forest Bathing

Forest bathing or Nature therapy is spending time in nature to improve mental or physical health. The Japanese have been doing it for a long time and know that mindful time in the woods is beneficial for both body and soul. It feels very therapeutic to connect with nature in this way and it’s sure to help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.

• CBD Oil

CBD Oil is everywhere at the moment and that’s because it can be useful for so many things. CBD Oil comes from the marijuana plant but does not contain any THC which is the substance that creates a high. Taking CBD will therefore not make you high at all but might help you with some medical conditions, including stress and anxiety. Depending on which country you’re in, you can visit medical marijuana doctors for advice. Here in the UK, you can find CBD Oil from retailers online and in stores.

• Time Management

If you’re always feeling stressed, it’s worth having a look at your schedule and routines to see if there’s anything that can change to make your life less stressful. Can you empty your schedule a bit and get rid of some activities and streamline others to make them more efficient? Can you order your food shop online, take turns with a fellow school mum nearby to do pick ups, hire a cleaning service? Take a good look at your schedule and work out what makes you feel stressed and how you can solve it.

• Minimalism

Another thing that can cause stress and anxiety is stuff. Too much stuff makes us feel stressed and makes it hard to relax. Minimalism is growing in popularity as it can be so good for our mental health to simplify our homes and lives. The fewer things you have, the less you have to worry about and look after. Simplify your life and enjoy a cleaner, low-maintenance home that will make relaxing easier. Visual clutter makes our minds feel cluttered as well, so get rid of it.

• Spending Time with Animals

Spending time with animals can be beneficial to people with mental health issues like anxiety. It could be a pet of yours or a friend/family member but also animals at a nearby farm or similar. Being near animals, spending time with and looking after them can reduce stress and anxiety and improve mental health in general.

Will you be trying any of the above natural remedies to reduce stress and anxiety in your life?

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