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Start the day with time outside
According to a study, spending time in nature, or even just looking at scenes of nature, may help you recover faster from subsequent stressful experiences.
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Shift your focus
When you leave an emotionally stressful scene, your mind might still replay the scene repeatedly.
Do an activity that requires your full attention. It will help you to relax faster.
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Write it down
When you are calm, write down the event from a third person's perspective. Omit your emotions and sensations. This will help you to revisit the scene in a better light.
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Gentle morning exercise
Exercising may help alleviate anxiety when faced with a sudden, unpredictable shock.
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Go for a walk
After a particularly stressful experience, go for a gentle walk. Keep yourself moving at every opportunity to calm you down.
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Spend time with a close friend
According to research, when we connect with friends, we can handle stress better.
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Remember to breathe
Slow, deep breathing is calming. Researchers noticed that 15 min of deep breathing reduces the reactivity of the nerve network that is active during the stress response.
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Take control
During a stressful situation, remind yourself what you can control in your immediate environment.
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