5 Take controlBelieving you are in control of your environment can help curb your stress reaction. In 2002, researchers from the University of California put healthy volunteers through a mentally stressful experience. 8 Go for a walkAfter a particularly stressful experience, head for a walk or other low intensity exercise. Exercising on a cycling machine while listening to birdsong or looking at a nature video reduced perceived stress more than exercising alone. • Calm: Over 100 guided meditations covering anxiety, focus, stress, sleep, relationships and more – along with a library of bedtime stories (calm.com).

Source: The Guardian February 01, 2019 13:52 UTC