Professionals always recommend to take a deep breath when you’re feeling stressed. Well, unfortunately sometimes taking a deep breath doesn’t work so you end up even more stressed. There are some weird ways you can de-stress yourself that actually work and don’t need a lot of effort.
Here are the 5 weird ways to beat stress:
- Read a book
Maybe it’s not weird, but it can really help you beat stress. Some people find great relief in reading. It might be a piece of great literature, something inspirational or something just for fun. A study has shown that people who read more have a better quality of life and improved perception of stress and anxiety.
- Take a beer bath
Soaking in beer bath is extremely relaxing. The benefits aren’t scientifically proven, but some people claim that beer baths have helped them relieve stress.
- Fake a smile
Faking a smile, even though you don’t feel like smiling, can make you feel better. When you smile, you’re engaging your face and your face is forcing your brain to think you’re happy, so eventually you’ll end up feeling a lot better.
- Do some housework
It’s not a relaxing activity, but doing some chores can help you beat stress. Repetitive motions, such as ironing, induce a trace-like state in people and that can relieve stress. If you get into the movement, you’ll eventually stop thinking about all the things that are stressing you.
- Pet a dog
Spending time with a dog and cuddling can beat stress. It’s a known fact that animal-assisted therapy has helped many people relieve stress, anxiety and depression. It can also help you lower your blood pressure,too. Dogs are really great! The can feel out state and respond to our emotions!
