Contributing Writer for Wake Up World
Stress always has been and always will be one of the main causes of virtually every problem known to man. Although it was, and still is, very hard for many people to believe how impactful stress can truly be, realizations concerning its connection with illness and disease are beginning to be achieved. Stress levels today may very well be at the highest point they have ever been in history. The human race no longer need only worry about food and not being attacked by wild animals. Now, we must worry about if we have the latest clothes, are driving the best cars, and if we’re buying the right toothpaste. The simple act of driving a car raises stress levels a considerable amount, and adding a cell phone into that equation elevates the levels thousands of times.
Knowing this information is critical to pinpointing possible causes of any health complication. It is also critical to know to de-stress the brain, and to have a pocket full of de-stressing techniques so that there is never a time where stress levels can’t be lowered at least a little bit. Although there are hundreds of ways to de-stress the brain, here are a few surprising ones you can try out almost immediately.
How to De-Stress the Brain | Eliminate Negative Thoughts
I actually can’t stress the importance of this. The thousands of thoughts you are thinking every single hour of every single day have a direct impact on how you feel and therefore how stressed you may be. Many people don’t even realize that the majority of their day they are thinking about what might go wrong with this or that, and how the drawer is broken. In the grand scheme of things, the little things simply aren’t worth worrying about. The next time you find yourself thinking a negative thought, consciously be aware, then do your best to transform that thought into something more pleasing.
De-Stress by Feeling Just a Little Bit Better
When feeling stressed or just really bad in general, the goal should not be to feel exuberant, but only a little bit better. Paying close attention to thoughts and feelings is one of the best ways to de-stress the brain and enjoy life as you should always be doing. If you feel doubt, try to feel just a little bit better by feeling boredom. If you feel frustration, give yourself a chance to feel optimism. Moving up the emotional scale is probably one of the most important things you have to do every day. Whether your feel-good activity is playing with a pet, painting, or going for a walk in beautiful weather, never forget they exist for you.
Eliminate Negative Thoughts by Thinking in the Present Moment
Thinking in the present moment will stop you from worrying about past event or future negative potentialities. Often the reason people can’t get stuff done or aren’t really listening in a conversation is because thoughts are bouncing around the timeline of life. Although thinking positive thoughts about the future or remembering positive experiences which happened in the past, thinking in the present makes you focus on the present. When you focus on the present, you are building your future.
Notice Your Posture
An incredibly effective and little-known technique for feeling better and reducing stress levels is to notice and change your posture. The majority of people slouch, frown, and don’t stand up straight almost all the time and don’t even notice. The way we sit and stand, as well as the muscles we’re using to create that expression on our faces, have a direct correlation with how we feel. Feeling bad is incredibly easier when posture is bad. As an experiment, next time you notice bad posture, immediately put a smile on your face, sit up straight, and take notice of the changes internally. This technique without a doubt should lead to better feelings.
Engage in Intense, Deep Appreciation
Appreciation may very well be at the top of the emotional scale. Many people take what they have for granted. Seldom do we cultivate thoughts of how grateful we are for the things that we have, but instead we choose to take special notice and damn the unwanted things we have. The truth is, no matter what your situation, things could be worse. Having the ability and opportunity to simply live on this planet should rise above all “negative” aspects of our lives. The moment you engage in intense, deep appreciation is the moment your life will change forever for the better.
Other techniques on how to de-stress the brain:
Realize your Worthiness
Practice Deep Breathing with a Clear Mind
Compliment and Recognize While Being Complimented and Recognized
About the author
Anthony Gucciardi is an accomplished investigative journalist with a passion for natural health. Anthony’s articles have been featured on top alternative news websites such as Infowars, NaturalNews, Rense, and many others. Anthony is the co-founder of Natural Society, a website dedicated to sharing life-saving natural health techniques. Stay in touch with Natural Society via the following sites Facebook – Twitter – Web
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