Good Lifestyle

Stress and anxiety are a daily and inevitable thing - every day, our work and our personal life insist us, and although more obstacles have lent daily, we do not have almost enough comparison to fight and counter This stress. For those of us who are on a tight budget, we can not go to the weekly spa or a getaway in Turks and Caicos - so here are some hobbies that you can take to fight this anxiety and stress easily.

1. Logging
Studies show that logging can reduce stress and anxiety. It is Cathartic - writing your thoughts and express them by words allows you to digest your thoughts, be more reflective and self-conscious. Like self-therapy!

2. Cooking
It is actually a form of aromatherapy - we knew there was a reason behind the reason we have so cold when we feel chocolate chip cookies! Cooking cooking has a self-calming effect and a positive overall effect on emotions, as well as a feeling of pride and fulfillment.


3. Coloring / painting
Art is a great form of meditative therapy, it is very soothing, you wanted to go with a Bob Ross style painting, or just fill out a coloring book for adults. Different colors can affect your mood and strengthen creativity with your mind. Purple encourages meditative qualities, yellow with optimism and blue with tranquility. Relieve your tension and paint trees!

4. Knitting / hook
Hey, hey, knit and hook is not just for old ladies! The repetition of the action allows you to focus and prepare your thoughts more efficiently. Basically, it helps you practice mindfulness. It helps to release serotonin, which makes you feel happy and calm.


5. Yoga
It could be once you've heard, but do not hit him before trying! Many people do not even practice yoga for physical health, but say it helps to center them and mitigate their stress. This also helps you to adopt more conscious eating habits and strengthen your oxytocin, otherwise called "love hormone".

6. Gardening
Gardening is proven to lower your cortisol, according to the diary of health psychology and improve your mood. It is a grounding activity, no word game intended. It literally brings you closer to the earth and helps you connect to nature, interact with other living beings and heal you through that. This can also make your supermarket budget stress lower if you garden quite well! Scientists also believe that bacteria in the soil can help activate brain cells producing serotonin. Gardening as natural antidepressant! Who knew?


7. Volunteer at an animal shelter
We love this suggestion, because honest, what depression can not be resolved by adorable fluffy dogs and cats? Studies have shown that spending time with animals or having an animal like your companion is positive for your mental health, and it's good for our soft buds too!


8. Hiking somewhere pretty
Stroll through or a hike has been proven to help you prevent this boring habit of obsession with your negative emotions and thoughts. This can also improve your mood and add the adrenaline of a hike (endorphins, anyone?) And pretty landscapes can not hurt, right?

9. Listen to music and make the perfect reading list
Music, especially classic, can have a soothing effect and used in therapy for stress relief. If classic is not your thing, do not worry, do not listen to any music for at least 30 minutes a day reduces your brood pressure, crosses your heart rate and lowers overall anxiety and stress levels, says Harvard HEALTH.


10. Read
Just like logging has really positive effects, reading and text absorption are also as good! This can help facilitate muscle tension, reduce heart rate and can be an excellent hobby when you feel submerged. Only six minutes to pick up your favorite juicy novel enough to reduce stress!