Stress Techniques
What can be done to alleviate stress?
Limit social media time
Studies have shown that spending time in nature, such as hiking in the mountains or walking in the forest, can significantly reduce stress. This term is often used to describe this practice.
What is ecotherapy or forest bathing?
A popular stress-relief toy, consisting of a malleable material often used to alleviate stress and improve focus.
What is a stress ball?
This stress relief technique involves engaging in a pretend battle with imaginary foes, often using foam swords or other safe props.
What is a pillow fight?
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Physical exercise and good nutrition
This popular hobby involves arranging miniature landscapes with rocks, sand, and plants, promoting relaxation and mindfulness.
What is Zen gardening?
This activity involves deliberately focusing your attention on the present moment without judgment, often achieved through meditation or deep breathing exercises.
What is mindfulness meditation?
This popular dance-based fitness program combines high-energy music with choreographed dance moves, providing a fun way to relieve stress and stay active.
What is Zumba?
What is hanging out with friends?
Social time
This stress-relief technique involves contracting and then relaxing different muscle groups, usually starting from the toes and working up to the head.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
This technique involves paying attention to the sensations of breathing as a way to anchor oneself in the present moment.
What is mindful breathing?
This stress-relief technique involves listening to funny podcasts, stand-up comedy routines, or comedic audiobooks to boost mood and decrease tension.
What is humor therapy or comedy listening?
What is sound machine?
Mediation
This term refers to the state of being mentally focused, emotionally calm, and physiologically balanced.
What is mindfulness?
This term describes the therapeutic use of music to assist in achieving a state of deep relaxation, often used in combination with guided imagery or meditation.
What is music-assisted relaxation or guided relaxation music?
This activity involves creating art using colored pencils, markers, or paints without worrying about the final result, focusing instead on the process of self-expression.
What is doodling or adult coloring books?
This stress-relief technique involves contracting and then relaxing different muscle groups, usually starting from the toes and working up to the head.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
This stress-relief method involves writing down your thoughts and feelings to gain clarity and reduce emotional tension.
What is journaling or expressive writing?
A popular stress-relief toy, consisting of a malleable material often used to alleviate stress and improve focus.
What is a stress ball?
This activity involves creating art using colored pencils, markers, or paints without worrying about the final result, focusing instead on the process of self-expression.
What is doodling or adult coloring books?