1. Bring awareness to your breath: One of the first effects of stress is that your breathing will change. Stress frequently triggers shallow breathing. The next time you find yourself feeling stressed, stop what you are doing and bring your attention back to your breath. Take long, deep belly breaths, breathing in through your nasal passage, all the way down to your naval, taking care to consciously expand your diaphragm. There are many different types of relaxation, meditation or yogic breathing techniques that will certainly help you to deal with stress. Two of my favorites are Kalabhati breathing or Alternative nostril breathing.
2. Start moving your body: Even though you will feel as if you don’t have time to exercise, beginning to move your body will help you to deal with stress in a much more proactive way.
There are many different types of exercise you could do. I recommend trying gentle movement such as walking, swimming, doing some yoga or stretching. If you prefer a more dynamic form of movement, consider running or skipping. If you feel that you need inspiration in this area, yoga retreats or detox breaks are great ways to kick start new healthy patterns.
3. Start clearing out clutter: Clearing clutter is a powerful way to lighten your burden in life. It can help you to change how you feel and create a new perspective in your life.