Just because you’re working hard doesn’t mean you have to stress yourself out. Take a tip from Disney’s Frozen and “let it go” for a while. Here are some stress relief techniques to try:
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Go outside. Schedule a few minutes during the day to take in some fresh air. Just being outside works wonders for reducing stress and has countless other benefits.
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Give your hands a massage. Lotioning up your hands for a stress-relieving massage will make your skin feel good and relieve tension in your joints and ligaments.
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Oil up. Or rather keep oils at your desk. Aromatherapy has been shown to decrease stress levels.
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Meditate. Perform a meditation at your desk or a comfortable place in the office. Focus on your breath to lower stress in the body.
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Jam out. Listening to music can help diminish stress, so listen to your favorite tunes during the workday — using earbuds, of course, not speakers.
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Step away from your computer. Taking a break from your computer for at least five minutes every so often will leave you refocused and less anxious.
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Eat an orange. An orange a day keeps the stress away. Did you know a dose of Vitamin C can help to reduce stress? So break out this citrusy favorite and peel away.
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Be aware of your body. Get in a relaxed position, sitting or lying down, and mentally examine how your body feels to find tension, tightness or other signs of stress.
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Swivel. Stress wears you out physically. Combat it by at least swiveling in your chair a little throughout the day. You can pretend to be Emperor Palpatine, but hold off on the force lightning.
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Surf the ’net. You can find places to relax amidst all of the noise on the Internet. Check out Huffington Post’s 10 favorite websites for inspiration.