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Identify what’s causing you stress.
Write down how intense the issue is on a scale of 0 to 10 (10 being the highest).
Create a setup phrase that addresses your problem. For example: “Even though I’m stressed about this deadline, I deeply and completely accept myself.”
Tap seven times on the nine meridian points (eyebrow, side of eyes, under eyes, nose, chin, start of collarbone, and arm). Repeat the phrase with each tapping point. Do this sequence two to three times.
Rate your final intensity to see if your stress level has gone down to 0. If not, repeat.
12. Talk in the third person
Whether it’s to yourself or with a friend, talking can help tamper down your stress level. Yep, talking to yourself or about yourself in third person is a form of exerting self-control over negative emotions.

According to researchers, “Referring to yourself in the third person leads people to think about themselves more similar to how they think about others.”

Doing this can help you distance yourself from the experience or situation. The best part, though? It requires less effort.


Ways to calm stress in 30 minutes
13. Exercise, but make it daily
We mentioned walking earlier, but that was just a quick break. Routine exercise can help improve the way your body uses oxygen and helps you cope with stressful situations. The benefits of working out build up over time. You may be able to feel the difference as you stick to your routine.

It’s recommended to exercise for at least 30 minutes five days a week.

14. Take a hot bath
The answer to washing away a day of stress may be in your bathroom. Hot water is known to help release endorphins and increase blood flow to the skin. Warm baths can also:

improve breathing
reduce risk of heart attack
lower blood pressure
burn calories
For folks living with chronic pain, hot baths can also help keep muscles loose and reduce flare-ups.

15. Clean your room, desk, or dishes
Besides removing clutter and giving you relief from a crowded space, cleaning is an effective mindfulness practice. One study found that students who washed dishes had greater states of mindfulness and positive moods.

If you don’t have time to clean thoroughly, take this opportunity to organize items or tackle one cleaning task at a time. For example, if you have a load of laundry, use each washing and drying load to time your breaks.

16. Talk it out or reach out to friends
Social support is an extremely effective way to relieve stress. Ask a friend or co-worker to be a sounding board as you talk out your issues.

Sometimes the case with stressful situations is that you’re trying to find a problem or a connection when there isn’t one. An outsider’s perspective may help you see that more clearly.

If you do reach out to a friend, be sure to express your thanks and return the favor when they ask!

17. Foam roll out the tension
Sometimes stress becomes physical: It can cause your muscles to knot up. These knots can develop in very specific places that build up over time, which you can’t easily unwind via exercise or self-massage. That’s where foam rolling steps in.

Foam rolling adds pressure to those trigger points, signaling your body to increase blood flow to that area and for your muscle to relax. A full-body routine can help promote relaxation the way getting a massage will. Try eight moves here.

Take a closer look at your stress
Invisible stress is real, and it can build up into chronic stress. Sometimes we don’t notice it because it’s been there the whole time, like a freckle or mole. However, changing freckles or moles are something you want to take the time to check out, right? Stress is the same.

If you notice a change in your patience or find yourself more easily triggered by slight noises or simple mistakes, consider whether you need to take a break and calm your mind, or if there’s something bigger at play. Chronic stress can increase your risk for other mental health concerns, such as depression and anxiety.

If these strategies aren’t giving you tools to cope, try seeking help from a professional." https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/stress-coping-eliminate#13-17-long-term-strategies

The secret to glowing skin is not so much a secret as common sense to staying well and healthy. Dealing with stress is usually a very personal question. Some people enjoy swimming while other people enjoy running while others enjoy yoga.