Any anxiety-reducing methods not mentioned in the book?

[Howlan]

Star_and_Buck wrote:
> When I wasbsuffering through a lot of stress, anxiety etc. I did many
> things but one of them is my favourite.
>
> Go to a beautiful place and sit there for hours with small kids playing
> with them. This gives a lot of relief from the real world.

Experiencing nature is a really great way to get inner peace and help you remain clam in a tough situation. That is why we go on vacation. We need a break from life and experience nature and interact with other people.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

Sharon2056 wrote:
> People have various ways in which they relieve stress, I liked all the
> stress relievers aspects discussed in the book, although it wasn't fully
> exhausted. I like exploring nature as a way to calm me down from anxiety
> and stress.

Indeed, the author might not have fully exhausted the options available. Nature has a way to bend the world. I reflect more when I take a walk in a serene environment.

[Howlan]

Chali wrote:
> Wslking is stress reliver i have used before to calm myself. Another one Is
> counting out loud.

Walking is a great way to get some exercise and also getting you to think. A have never thought counting out loud to an anxiety reliever but if that's what you find comfortable doing that is the one.

[Howlan]

Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> Abhyarna wrote:
> > Dominik_G wrote:
> > > I find that being close to animals, especially taking care of them (feeding
> > > them, etc.) has a huge impact on anxiety. I also find writing useful:
> > > writing in a very free and raw way, basically just putting what's going on
> > > in my mind on paper.
> > Playing with kids also relieves the anxiety, of course, only if kids are not the
> > source of your anxiety
>
> Apart from relieving stress and anxiety, playing with kids is also beneficial to your
> overall health. It generates a stronger bond with the young ones and also keeps you
> occupied on the task at hand.

Yes, that is true. Playing with kids helps you gain a fresh perspective on things. It helps you enjoy what you are doing and talking with the kids can also be therapeutic.

[rahilshajahan]

marcie_sheeraw wrote:
> i find painting to be really relaxing. But a good read also helps alot

Yes, oil painting does soothe me as well. It's just that when the colors don't blend well that I get stressed.

[Harty Muli]

Being close to nature is very stress relieving for me, and this includes taking care of animals in the farm.

[Laura Britos]

I find smelling nice scents being something that absolutely relaxes me. Sometimes when I feel my mood shifting to a more negative one I burn incense in my house and that seems to relax me

[Howlan]

Slater678 wrote:
> Being close to nature is very stress relieving for me, and this includes
> taking care of animals in the farm.

Animal therapy is a great way to relieve stress ad the fresh atmosphere of the farm away from the polluted city ir is definitely a great way to relax.

[mpsmaster]

Howlan wrote:
> Star_and_Buck wrote:
> > When I wasbsuffering through a lot of stress, anxiety etc. I did many
> > things but one of them is my favourite.
> >
> > Go to a beautiful place and sit there for hours with small kids playing
> > with them. This gives a lot of relief from the real world.
>
> Experiencing nature is a really great way to get inner peace and help you remain clam
> in a tough situation. That is why we go on vacation. We need a break from life and
> experience nature and interact with other people.

Our mind is constantly bombarded by information. When you go to a beautiful place to contemplate, or just contemplate something without a particular expectation, you mind relaxes.

[mpsmaster]

Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> Sharon2056 wrote:
> > People have various ways in which they relieve stress, I liked all the
> > stress relievers aspects discussed in the book, although it wasn't fully
> > exhausted. I like exploring nature as a way to calm me down from anxiety
> > and stress.
>
> Indeed, the author might not have fully exhausted the options available. Nature has a
> way to bend the world. I reflect more when I take a walk in a serene environment.

Probably it will never be exhausted. As creative as mankind is, why stopping searching for better ways to feel good and relaxed? This is a very nice search!

[mpsmaster]

Howlan wrote:
> Chali wrote:
> > Wslking is stress reliver i have used before to calm myself. Another one Is
> > counting out loud.
>
> Walking is a great way to get some exercise and also getting you to think. A have
> never thought counting out loud to an anxiety reliever but if that's what you find
> comfortable doing that is the one.

That's quite interesting. One reason for anxiety is the constant flow of thoughts, when you count laud out, you interrupt it. I never tried, but it makes a lot of sense.

[mpsmaster]

Howlan wrote:
> Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> > Abhyarna wrote:
> > > Dominik_G wrote:
> > > > I find that being close to animals, especially taking care of them
> (feeding
> > > > them, etc.) has a huge impact on anxiety. I also find writing useful:
> > > > writing in a very free and raw way, basically just putting what's
> going on
> > > > in my mind on paper.
> > > Playing with kids also relieves the anxiety, of course, only if kids are
> not the
> > > source of your anxiety
> >
> > Apart from relieving stress and anxiety, playing with kids is also beneficial to
> your
> > overall health. It generates a stronger bond with the young ones and also keeps
> you
> > occupied on the task at hand.
>
> Yes, that is true. Playing with kids helps you gain a fresh perspective on things. It
> helps you enjoy what you are doing and talking with the kids can also be therapeutic.

We are always under pressure and being evaluated. When you play with kids, or an animal, this disappears. You can do any crazy thing and it will be fun. The need for perfection disappears.

[mpsmaster]

rahilshajahan wrote:
> marcie_sheeraw wrote:
> > i find painting to be really relaxing. But a good read also helps alot
>
> Yes, oil painting does soothe me as well. It's just that when the colors don't blend
> well that I get stressed.

It seems that anytime you let your mind flow to a paper, may be writhing, painting, drawing, or doodling, it just gives such a relief.

[mpsmaster]

Slater678 wrote:
> Being close to nature is very stress relieving for me, and this includes
> taking care of animals in the farm.

Farming is amazing! The sense of helping something to grow and give fruit is really great. Bring new life to existence, give food, and taste de results. That is really a good one.

[mpsmaster]

Ana Victoria2002 wrote:
> I find smelling nice scents being something that absolutely relaxes me.
> Sometimes when I feel my mood shifting to a more negative one I burn
> incense in my house and that seems to relax me

We create amazing connexions with smells, actually the strongest connexions we have to commit thing to memory is smell. The right smell can take you anyplace in your past and helps you to relax.