From minor challenges to major crisis, stress is just a part of life and can take a toll on our emotional state. We all know that the less stress we have, the healthier we tend to be. But many of us are lost as to how to alleviate some of that stress. What’s more, we are too busy to look into how. 

Lucky that you stumbled upon this blog post! 

How you feel can affect your ability to carry out everyday activities, your relationships, and your overall mental health. How you react to experiences and feelings can change over time. Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times. 

Here are just a few ways to reduce stress in our daily lives.

  1. Take a Nature Walk

Not only does fresh air help to clear your head, a nice walk out in nature allows you to get your exercise in, as well as being a feast for the eyes. It’s like killing three birds with one stone. You will keep your body fit, and the oxygen to the brain does wonders for the attitude. 

After a nice brisk walk outside, we naturally feel better, and it stimulates the brain for creativity and productivity.

2. Alone Time

Our world has become so incredibly hectic. Even the most social butterflies of us need a little time to ourselves. Doing this allows us to reflect on the day’s activities and if anything went wrong, a good bout of alone time gives us the space to figure out what to do in the future to correct the situation. 

And if you’re an introvert? Well, alone time is a requirement to truly recharge our batteries so we have the energy to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

3. Celebrating Successes

Whether we have accomplished an important goal, met a tight deadline – or let’s face it – simply making it through the day unscathed, there is always room for celebration on occasion. It cannot always be go, go, go; once we have finished one thing, going straight on to the next project often makes us feel like we are on an never ending quest. 

But to what end? It is important to stop and bask in the good work we’ve done by celebrating in the best way we know how. Whether that is a nice dinner out, or the trip of a lifetime, celebrations are the spice of life.

Want to learn more?

We held a webinar on March 31st where we discussed all 10 dimensions of wellness in the workplace and at home. If you missed it, not to worry! Contact us today to request a replay. It’s a very informative presentation packed with actionable steps that you can take NOW to support your company and employees with achieving your health and wellness goals.