Anti-stress recipe: put it into perspective
First, we play down. After all, a bad day is just a succession of bad “little” moments. We will be less overwhelmed by separating each problem to think about it calmly rather than facing them as a whole. Then, take the time to isolate yourself in peace to ask yourself the right questions: “Is it so serious? Is it so urgent? How can I resolve this concern?” By taking a step back, you feel more serene and more able to find solutions to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
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Anti-stress recipe: we change our ideas
Rather than console ourselves for our little misfortunes by throwing ourselves on chocolate (even if it’s good for morale), a cigarette or a drink, we try to release the pressure a little. Going for a walk, calling a loved one, listening to music you love, are all small distractions that help drive dark thoughts from your mind, at least for a few minutes. Another simple technique is to close your eyes and think back to a good time while concentrating. In addition to providing a feeling of calm and well-being, this approach allows you not to feel stuck in negative moods.
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Anti-stress recipe: we cultivate optimism
To fight against the feeling that the day is leaded ahead, we learn to “see the glass half full rather than half empty”. By saying to yourself: “With a little effort, I’ll get there”, you have a better chance of succeeding than by thinking: “It’s not going to be possible, it’s too difficult.” To cultivate optimism, it is important not to overlook the little pleasures of everyday life.
Another tip for become naturally optimistic: persuade oneself that one is responsible for one’s successes and that failures are solely due to bad luck or chance. In short, learn to love your life again.
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Anti-stress recipe: straighten your head
The way we hold ourselves often says a lot about our mood… When we’re depressed, we tend to lower our shoulders, look down and walk slowly.
By changing our posture, we can influence our emotions. We raise our heads, we stand up straight and we look ahead . We try to act dynamically and… we don’t forget to smile, because it does others as much good as it does ourselves! And try to laugh at least once a day: it’s good for the health !
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