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Make a list of the work in terms of urgent, important, and not important. This will put you in control of your
situation and help you increase your productivity.
In academic life, keeping your notes organised, finishing assignments on time, and tracking deadlines can help
reduce stress.
Physical Exercise and Fresh Air
Physical Exercise in the fresh air increases the flow of blood and oxygen in the body.
This will help in releasing good hormones, and will make a healthy mind and body.
It can be in the form of going out for a walk, being physically active at home by
helping with household chores, walking uphill, jogging, or running, aerobics, etc.
Meditation
Meditation is an age-old practice that produces a deep state of relaxation and helps you
focus on one thought and clear the others. It works to reverse the effects of stress by
providing rejuvenation and repair of the mind and body. Thus, preventing further
damage from the physical effects of stress.
Yoga
The practice of yoga involves stretching the body and forming different poses while
keeping your breathing slow, and controlled. This will relax the body and energise
it at the same time. Some good yoga exercises to relieve stress are Sukhasana
(Easy pose), Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana), Prasarita Padottanasana, Rabbit
Pose (Sasangasana), Side Stretch, etc.
Healthy Diet
Eating healthy balanced food will reduce the negative impact of stress on your mind
and body. Start your day with a good breakfast, do not skip your meals, avoid eating
junk food, and drink lots and lots of water. Keeping these little things in mind will help
your body function normally, and play an important role in reducing stress.
Positivity
Always look for something good in every move you take in life. Negative thoughts
reduce good hormones, and cause depression and anxiety. It has also been proven
scientifically that you should always smile, no matter what the situation is. Even a fake
smile will help to reduce heart rate and blood pressure during stressful situations.
For example, instead of feeling upset over scoring less in exams or for not getting
selected in an inter school event, try to maintain a positive attitude and work on ways to score better next time.
Good Sleep
A good sleep helps you manage the stress of a tough day. It rejuvenates the mind and
body, improves your concentration power, regulates your mood swings and sharpens
your brain for better decision-making power. Sleep is so important that, irregular
sleeping patterns or slight sleep deprivation can bring irritation in your behaviour, and
cause severe mood swings.
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