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Published Sep 6, 2021

Practice This Technique To Relieve Daily Stress!

Rob Dial shares practical techniques to relieve daily stress through breathing exercises, calming music, physical movement, and dietary adjustments, while also integrating gratitude and regular exercise for improved mental well-being.
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  • Breathing

    Breathing techniques are a powerful tool for stress relief. emphasizes the importance of deep, conscious breaths, explaining that six deep breaths can significantly alter one's state by increasing nitrogen in the bloodstream and slowing the heart rate 1. He also introduces the concept of gratitude breathing, where focusing on things you're grateful for while breathing can shift your mindset from stress to positivity 2.

    If I want to change my state, I've got to change my breathing first off. And number two, I've got to change my focus.

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    Music

    Calming music can have a profound impact on stress levels. Rob discusses the song "Weightless" by Marconi Union, which has been scientifically proven to calm the human nervous system 3. He also shares his personal experience of using calming music during stressful times at work, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing stress and promoting relaxation 4.

    There's actually a study that was done and found out that that is the most calming song ever created by humans.

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    Movement

    Physical movement, such as taking walks, is another effective way to reduce stress. Rob explains that walking, especially in nature, can calm the nervous system by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system 5. He suggests that simply observing the surroundings while walking can help shift the body from a heightened state to a more relaxed one 6.

    The movement of looking forward in things passing by, your eyes on the peripheral vision actually calms your nervous system down.

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    Diet

    Diet and supplements play a crucial role in managing stress. Rob advises reducing caffeine intake, as it can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and increase stress levels 7. He also highlights the importance of checking blood levels for deficiencies, sharing his personal experience of feeling significantly better after addressing vitamin deficiencies 8.

    If you can get off of caffeine, your stress levels and anxiety levels will go down a ton.

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