Health and Wellness - Day #4 (Keep Calm and Woosa)

We all know that stress plays a major role in healthy living. An unhealthy work environment, family problems and bills are all factors that can raise a person’s stress level and create an unhealthy situation. Stress can lead to major medical issues, such as heart problems. It can also contribute to weight gain, as some people tend to eat more and exercise less when they are going through a tough time. Even though stressors are a part of life, we don’t have to make stress a daily routine.

Here are some ways to relieve stress:

-          “Woosah” – taken from the “Bad Boys” movie, this technique requires one to rub their ear lobes and repeat the phrase “woosah” until they calm down

-          Spend time in meditation - for a period of time, forget about the world and focus on things, people and places that make you happy and calm.

-          Play with a baby/child - this will bring a smile to anyone’s face.

-          Remove yourself - sometimes walking away from a bad situation is the best way to turn your stress level down.

-          Focus on the positive - though it isn’t always easy to see, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, even if it’s just your flashlight reflecting back at you.

-          Talk to someone - you should have at least one trusting person, who you can call and talk to, without feeling more stressed by the end of the conversation.

Try not to let stress weigh you down, as it will bring your weight up.