🤔 When you are under stress, what are some things you do to slow down your thoughts?

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Stress is an all-too-common experience that can impact anyone at any time.

Here are a few ideas that I usually practice to slow down my thoughts when stress hits:
👉 Deep breathing exercises 
👉 Short meditation
👉 Brief workout
👉 A walk to the shop to buy ice cream

Your turn. Do you have a special technique to combat stress?

Simona Stamatovska · Accepted Answer

A walk in nature does the magic for me.

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First of all, I find that taking a few deep breaths helps me slow down my thoughts and come back to the present. I'll take a few slow, deep breaths in through my nose and out through my mouth, focusing on how the air moves in and out of my body.

Taking a break and going for a walk outside is another thing that works well for me. Getting some fresh air and exercise can help me clear my mind and look at whatever is making me stressed from a new angle.

Lastly, I like to meditate on being present. A simple way to do it is to focus on your breath and watch your thoughts without judging them. At first, it can be hard, but over time, it can be a great way to deal with stress and anxiety.

Uma Venugopal · Answer

-hold my breath for 15+ seconds. Immediately silences all the noise in my head.
- sleep it off
- music therapy.

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Mine is similar to yours:

•  Controlled deep breathing (30 secs).

• ICE COLD beet juice (lowers heart rate AND blood pressure).

• (One hour) “meditation” with ethereal music.

Aaron O'Leary · Answer

Ooooh good question, especially with the SVB news over the weekend. I tend to zone out, listen to some music and cook, that brings me a lot of zen

BiglySales · Answer

Take a nice walk, drink matcha!🤩

Dhanraj Dhanokar · Answer

Listening to good/favorite music or a chilled beer will also work 🤣

Jessie jessie · Answer

I go for a walk with my dog. When we walk and run together, the stress melts away.

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Michelle Marcelline · Answer

I take a walk around the neighborhood while listening to podcasts/zen music!

GamerSeo · Answer

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Adham Dannaway · Answer

Stretching on my yoga mat works wonders 🧘‍♂️

Sandra Djajic · Answer

i take a walk in nature with some good music as companion :)

Frida · Answer

Listening music that I used to love the most in the past. That makes me very comfortable.

🤔 When you are under stress, what are some things you do to slow down your thoughts?

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