How to Reduce Stress Instantly- 10 Quick Tips

As per the recent survey, nearly 7 in 10 employees indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic is the most stressful time of their entire professional career.

88% of workers reported experiencing moderate to extreme stress.

62% noted losing at least 1 hour a day in productivity and 32% lost at least 2 hours a day due to COVID-19—related stress.

It’s high time you should care about yourself first. You should take proper action if you experience any of the following symptoms of stress.

• Becoming easily agitated, frustrated, and moody
• Feeling overwhelmed, like you are losing control or need to take control
• Having difficulty relaxing and quieting your mind
• Low energy
• Headaches
• Upset stomach, including diarrhea, constipation, and nausea
• Aches, pains, and tense muscles
• Racing thoughts
• Inability to focus
• Poor judgment
• Being pessimistic or seeing only the negative side

10 Quick Ways to Reduce Stress

1. A Quick Nap- One simple way to deal is to let your body and mind reset. Take a nap — yep, even 10 minutes of napping can help. If you were sleepy in the first place, the lack of sleep can make it harder to manage stress.
2. Listen to Music- No matter what the song, sometimes belting out the lyrics to a favorite tune makes everything seem alright. If you’re in a public place, just listening to music can be a quick fix for a bad mood.

3. Take a Quick Walk- When you’re feeling overwhelmed or having trouble concentrating, go for a quick stroll around the block. You’ll get the benefits of alone time, physical activity, and a few minutes to gather your thoughts.
4. Find the Sun- If it’s a sunny day, head outside for an easy way to lift your spirits. Bright light can be an effective treatment for people who suffer from depression, and can even cheer up otherwise healthy people.
5. Be Alone- Five minutes of alone time can help you collect your thoughts and clear your head.
6.  Eat Some Chocolate- Just a square (about 1.4 ounces) of the sweet stuff can calm your nerves. Dark chocolate regulates levels of the stress hormone cortisol and stabilizes metabolism.
7. Sip Green Tea- Green tea is a source of L-Theanine, a chemical that helps relieve anger. Boil the water, pour it out, and take a soothing sip.
8. Do Some Yoga- Put your feet up—against the wall, of course. The Vipariti Kirani yoga pose involves lying on the floor and resting the legs up against a wall. Not only does it give the body a good stretch, but it helps create peace of mind, too.
9. Meditate- Five minutes of peace is all it takes to reap the benefits of meditation. There’s evidence that just two quick bouts of silent meditation per day can relieve stress and depression. Find a comfortable spot in a quiet place, focus on your breath, and feel those anxieties start to disappear.
10. Talk to a Friend- When something’s really bothering you, it can help to share your feelings with a buddy. In fact, more talkative folks tend to be happier in general. So vent to a coworker, friend, or family member. Or your ex, if she is available to talk and can reduce your stress 😉