10 ways to relieve stress

1. Take a deep breath

Most of you will know that deep breathing works to calm down.
Deep breathing is conscious of "exhale" (exhale), which activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which has the effect of relieving stress, and lowers the heart rate. 

2. Keep your hands warm

Blood flows to larger muscles in response to feeling anxiety and protecting the body from danger. 
As a result, the blood circulation of the fingers deteriorates and the hands become cold. 
On the contrary, warming your hands leads to lowering stress by mistaking the brain for "anxiety factor has disappeared?" 

3. Chew your gum

Many athletes also relieve stress by chewing gum to relieve tension during the competition.
Chewing gum is known to reduce the secretion of cortisol, a type of stress hormone, and relieve negative emotions. 

4. Recall the thankful memories

When you feel stressed out, you are usually obsessed with your thoughts about yourself. 
When that happens, remember the grateful memories. 
Or you can think of small objects such as beautiful scenery or flowers that you have seen and felt. 

5. Donate a small amount of money

According to a study jointly conducted by Harvard University and British Columbia University in the U.S., the same five-dollar bill improves the mood of those who donated their snacks rather than those who bought them. 

6. Watch the funny video

By laughing at funny videos of animals such as dogs and cats, 
It is known that endorphins, called "happiness hormones," are secreted, suppressing the secretion of stress hormones. 

7. Use your hands

When stress increases, various thoughts are usually mixed in the head. 
To avoid being overwhelmed by the condition, it is effective to focus on other things. 
Something you can do with your hands, such as making scrapbooks or knitting, will help relieve stress. 

8. Get in touch with nature

It's good to go far away, but just going out to the backyard and enjoying the sun or taking a walk in the park can lower your stress level. 
If you can't afford to go out, just putting a pot on your room or desk relieves stress. 

9. Do something that makes you feel better

Considering that one's "feel" sensibly improves, such as listening to music, taking a shower, or being surrounded by one's favorite color, endorphins can be secreted in the brain to prevent stress flooding. 

10. Get help from the scent

The scent of citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges has the effect of raising the mood, and the smell of roses, sea, and rain has the effect of stabilizing the mind. 
Put some aroma oil or perfume on the back of your handkerchief It would be good to smell it when you feel stressed.