How to Deal With Stress: 5 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress Naturally

Deep breathing is magical! No joke, it makes a whole world of difference. Don’t believe in the amazing power that deep breathing has yet? Then I highly encourage you to look at Wim Hof’s work! (Mind-blowing, to say the least)

Here’s a short, 5-step process that takes only a few seconds. It drastically helps with reducing stress naturally (only do this if it’s safe, of course!):

1. Stop what you’re doing for a second
2. Soften your gaze or close your eyes completely
3. Breathe in deeply (feel the breath all the way to your belly)
4. Exhale fully from the mouth and allow yourself to unwind
5. Repeat until you feel relaxed (normally, it takes me about 3 deep and intentional breaths!)

As I mentioned earlier, ensure that you breathe towards your belly, not your chest. This way, you utilize your lungs’ full capacity by focusing on your diaphragm. Believe me! It feels awesome.

Anyway, why this is such an effective method to naturally relieve stress remained a mystery to me for a while… Until I realized what was really happening: By breathing deeply, you’re mimicking the breathing pattern associated with a state of relaxation and calm. Therefore, by association, you’re becoming more relaxed and calm!

Trust me on this! Try out the exercise I highlighted above; I promise you’ll love it. This is, without a doubt, one of the best ways to naturally reduce stress out there!

5 Easy Ways to reduce stress Naturally

Let’s start off with some seriously huge evidence… Researchers from Johns Hopkins University, with 47 different meditation trials involving just over 3,500 volunteers, tested the power of meditation.

The findings, well, allow me to quote Madhav Goyal, a Johns Hopkins expert on hopkinsmedicine.org:

“Meditation appeared to provide as much relief from some depression symptoms
as other studies have found with antidepressants.”

Now, I know this is about stress and not depression. But keep in mind that it provides relief from depression symptoms! Many of which, such as insomnia and fatigue, are the same as those caused by stress.

It’s unbelievable how much an impact meditation can have, but you might be wondering… How do you meditate?

Simple! While sitting down comfortably or lying down, simply focus on your breathing. This is also a great opportunity to practice your deep breathing for a little bit! Getting into meditation might be a little hard at first, but it’ll come naturally.

Here’s what I recommend, spend 5 minutes every day sitting down, breathing deeply and focusing your mind on each and every single breath.

You’ll see how much of an amazing impact meditation can have as a way to reduce stress naturally. Plus, you’ll feel super zen!

And while talking about meditation, remember to claim your FREE guided meditation today👇

Wait! I know, who wants to take a cold shower? Well, hang on tight, because I’m about to convince you to try!

Cold showers have been shown to relieve stress in loads of studies around the world, but more so than that, they’ve got tons of other health benefits such as:

• Improving blood circulation
• Boosting the immune system
• Stimulating fat loss
• Improving sleep
• And more!

But what impact do cold showers have on stress directly?

Well, they’ve been shown to temporarily increase oxidative stress, which might sound bad, but although that oxidative stress isn’t permanent… Your body’s increased tolerance to stress is!

That’s right; cold showers increase your overall tolerance to increased stress levels, so you’ll suffer from less stress overall. I’d recommend reducing the temperature a little in each consecutive shower you take. That way, it’ll be a more bearable, gradual temperature decrease.

Sooner or later, you won’t believe how easy it’ll be to jump into a cold shower, trust me.

Among all ways to reduce stress naturally, cold showers are probably the most hardcore, but they’re also pretty cool.

I take cold showers daily and been doing that since mid 2017.

5 Easy Ways to reduce stress Naturally

Yup, that’s right. As simple as it sounds, the act of doing something you enjoy can be an extremely effective natural stress reducer.

Of course, if you’re stressed because of a deadline or a due date, you’re probably better off getting that done first.

However, in most cases, if you’re getting to a point where stress is starting to overwhelm you (you’re not alone), taking a short break and having some fun is a great way to take a load off your shoulders naturally.

Honestly, people don’t take it easy enough. Take a breather! Enjoy the world around you, enjoy life!

You’re blessed, and you’ll make it. Keep your head up and your heart open!

…But don’t omit taking a few breaks for your health.

We’re in an era where everyone is plugged-in 24/7 through technological wonders like the internet and mobile devices…

Why, then, do we often feel so alone?

The truth is, as much as technology can bring us together, it can also tear us apart.

It’s no mystery that we’re exposed to way too many screens throughout the day.

As a matter of fact, there’s an app I had on my iPhone (I can’t recall its name…) that recorded how many times I opened my phone. (iOS now has a built-in screen time recorder in the settings)

The results were astounding! Literally, hours spent each and every day. That made me realize that I used my phone more than I spoke with my friends and loved ones, which stressed me.

…Until I realized that I had a tough choice to make! Unplug from digital and connect with humans.

Once I started Voice talking/video calling, my relationships became much deeper and more meaningful than when I was only texting. The impact this had on my life is incredible, I’m less stressed, and I spend more precious time with people that are precious to me! (Please practice common sense during these tumultuous times and ensure that your safety and the safety of others are in mind)

So the gist of it is disconnect from technology, and reconnect with people!

I hope you’ve found these strategies helpful!

Believe me… When you put them to use, you’ll find it so much easier to live out the life you’re meant to live.

How do you intend to achieve your goals if you’re too busy being stressed out, right?

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Your dreams are waiting!

xoxo,
Zane

Ps. remember to grab your free guided meditation MP3.