Do you think sitting in a room with lots of candles and listening to soothing music is a good way to relieve stress? I'm trying to lose weight and stress is a big problem for me. How do you relieve stress?
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Pills... lots and lots of pills.
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Eh, possibly... I run, dance, pop painkillers, smoke, sing angry songs, and read a lot.
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I go for a run or take a dancersize class or Yoga at the Gym, basically any kind of exercise. Just doing circuits helps.
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The absolute best stress reliever is physical exercise. If you are having a lot of stress, find something to do that you like and do that. I love to swim and garden. When I am really stressed both of those activities really help me deal with it.
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meditation is a good way to relieve stress. i like yoga. i get a workout and meditation in one neat package. there are no pre-requisites for yoga. you don't have to be strong or flexible or fit but you will become more of each of them by doing it. find a studio or some classes at the ymca or something and try a few different teachers to see who's style is a good fit for you.
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The technique you have described should give you temporary relief. There are many other techniques and tips to gain relief from stress, and weight loss is one of them. The best, longest lasting way is to get rid of what is causing the stress in the first place. I am giving you a list here of some tips, and a couple of good websites for you to check out. 1. Relaxation 2. deep breathing 3. progressive muscle relaxation (think; relax my toes, ankles, calves, knees, thighs, waist, shoulders, back, neck) 4. get some exercise 5. Do some physical labor 6. Do something you enjoy (read, walk,knit, watch TV) 7. Take a vacation (it doesn't have to be long, one or two days of "getting away" will help). 8. Register with "Sparkpeople.com http://www.sparkpeople.com/ http://www.stressbusting.co.uk/
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go outside and run around!
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Yes, soothing music and soft (candle) lighting can be very peaceful. I know it helps me when I feel stressed. Good luck to you, I hope you achieve your goal!
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take a nice relaxing bath, but after you've done a good half hour or more or cardio, the bath is like a reward.
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What I like to do: Just before bedtime, I get in a hot bubble bath, with the light off and a couple of candles lit on the tub, and very low, soft music playing in the back ground, I relax and breath deeply, clear my mind, don't think or worry about anything, I even take time to pray. By the time I get out my whole body is so relaxed I get right into bed and sleep for at least 5 or 6 hours straight, if I take a hot shower instead, I'm lucky to get 2 hours straight.
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