Stress relief is very important to our well-being and should be a part of our routine - just like going to the gym. Some people believe meditation is the equivalent of working out for your mind.

Meditation might conjure an image of a yogi sitting cross legged for hours at the top of a mountain., but it can actually be done almost anywhere, and even if it’s just for just a few minutes, it can have amazing benefits . During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can help you manage symptoms of certain medical conditions and  benefit your emotional well-being.

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    Meditate

    Meditation is the equivalent of working out for your mind. It can bring stress way down while making you sharper and can provide a nice piece of mind.

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    Tune In

    Take some time out of your day to tune in to what you’re thinking and feeling and how you can accomplish what you want or need to get done. Breaking down what is stressing you out and planning on how to deal with it will help tremendously.

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    Talk to Friends and Family

    Talk to your friends and family. Either talking about what is bothering you or just talking to people in general can help relieve stress.

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    Laugh!

    Laughter is the best medicine and is also one of the most effective stress-relief methods. Watching a comedy or something that you think is funny will reduce your stress faster than any other method.

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