Simple Stress Reduction Techniques You Can Do in 5 Minutes

By Cynthia Tierra

Deadlines to meet, appointments to keep, relationship problems, financial worries, the list of stress factors goes on and on. We live in a world of stress and are constantly bombarded with stimulus that creates tension in our bodies and minds.

Most people are aware of their stress, but many don't know how to release it in a healthy way. Very few people have the luxury of taking a long, unplanned vacation and going to a mountaintop to meditate until their stress goes away. Even if we could do this, when we returned to our daily lives, the stress would be right there waiting there for us.

Stress is part of human existence. It served a purpose in the days when our ancestors lived in caves. Without stress, we wouldn't have survived. Stress reactions in our bodies and minds come from the fight or flight response.

Long ago, when possible danger lurked in our daily environment, the fight or flight response served us well, and it still does in dangerous situations. The problem is, most of us are not facing the possibility of a hungry animal lurching out from behind a tree and attacking us. Our bodies don't distinguish between real and perceived danger. Any stimulus that induces fear brings forth the fight or flight response.

Fear comes in many forms, including worry. When a person worries, he or she fears some future action or consequence. The body and mind respond as if the perceived threat is real. Heart rate goes up. Blood pressure increases. Muscles tense. Brain wave patterns alter as if personal survival were at stake. In today's world we respond to a boss's tirade or dental work, the way our cave dwelling ancestors reacted to a bear on the rampage. The next time you feel stressed, take a deep breath and ask where the bear is.

One law of science states that "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." This holds true in human biology. The opposite of the fight or flight reaction is a "relaxation response." Herbert Benson, a doctor who studied the body's physiological changes during relaxation, identified the "relaxation response." We can intentionally bring about the relaxation response to counter the effects of stress.

Dr. Benson studied transcendental meditation as a method of inducing the "relaxation response." Not all of us have the time or inclination to study meditation, but there are other ways we can calm ourselves and counter stress. Reducing your stress involves learning to relax amid the hustle and bustle of daily life. Quiet your mind. Create peace for yourself. You can relax.

Simple Stress Reduction Techniques You Can Do in Five Minutes or Less
All it takes to reduce stress is breathing, relaxing, and visualizing.

Focus On Your Breathing

During times of high stress or anxiety, our natural tendency is to hold our breath. With chronic tension, we become shallow breathers. We need to allow oxygen to fill our lungs. Otherwise, we are robbing our bodies of optimal oxygen. Deep breathing breaks the cycle of tension.
Take a deep breath through your nose. Feel your lungs filling with air and your chest expanding from your diaphragm upwards. As you inhale tell yourself, "I am Love." Exhale through your mouth. As you exhale, tell yourself, "I am Loved." Repeat until you have established a slow, steady rhythm to your breathing.

Relax Your Muscles

We all carry tension in different parts of our bodies. To release this tension, start with deep breathing. Next, tense the muscles of your forehead and hold that tension for five seconds. Tense the muscles in your neck for five seconds, and let go. Tense the muscles in your shoulders for five seconds, and let go. Move downwards through your body, tensing muscles and letting go, until you reach your toes.

Once you finish tensing and relaxing all the muscle groups, do a mental check on your entire body. If you notice any areas of stress, tense those muscles for five seconds then let go. Take a slow, deep breath.

Visualize

Certain types of visual imagery can elicit the "relaxation response." Mentally see yourself in a peaceful place, sitting on a deserted beach or taking a luxurious hot bath, or sitting by a mountain stream. Focus on the sounds, sights and smells of this peaceful place. If your sense of peace is interrupted by anxious thoughts, observe them. Then gently return to the sights, smells, and sensations that surround you in your peaceful place.

Using these simple techniques can help you release your stress and feel more relaxed.

Play Your Age!

A woman is having a bad day at the roulette tables in Vegas. Down to her last $100, completely exasperated, she cries, “What horrible luck! What in the world should I do now?”

A gentleman next to her, trying to calm her down a bit, calmly suggests, “I don’t know… Why don’t you play your age?”

He walks away. Moments later, his he is intrigued to hear a great commotion at the roulette table. Maybe, she won!

Rushing back to the table and pushing his way through the crowd, he is stunned to see the lady lying limp on the floor, with the table operator kneeling over her.

He asks, “What happened? Is she all right?”

The operator replies, “I don’t know, buddy…. She put all her money on 29. When 36 came up she fainted!”

Elimininate Stress With A Good Laugh!

Funny Animals

Humor Quotes

I dream of a better tomorrow... where chickens can cross roads and not have their motives questioned

- Unknown


There are three types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened.

- Mary Kay Ash

Humor Quotes

It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.

-Rami Belson

I was standing in the park wondering why frisbees got bigger as they get closer. Then it hit me.

- Unknown

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Different Humor

Conquer Stress.

Fight Stress And Enjoy A More Relaxed You.

Every human is loaded with lots of potentials but sometimes if you don’t know how to manage stress and reduce it as much as possible you might end up not giving life your best even though you want to.

So it is very important that you know how to unlock the potential that lies within, go ahead succeed and still be loaded with more energy to do more! For that to happen you won’t just wish it you take relevant steps from time to time. If you check my previous posts on stress reduction I have no doubt you will find helpful tips that will do you good. I also made this amazing discovery and I tell you it will blow your mind like it did mine especially if you have zero tolerance for stress and you are ever willing to do all it takes for your body, mind and soul to be at its best.

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Polar bears in serious discussion about life.

This is the kind of very funny stuff you want to watch again and again, trust me.


Polar Bears - Very British

Humor in Spanish... very funny!

Ouch! You don't speak Spanish, you can enjoy all the same just watch and you will feel the humor in the eggs just like I'm doing! LOL!


Funny Eggs

Very Funny Jokes3

Stress Reliever Girl: "When we get married, I want to share all your worries, troubles and lighten your burden."
Boy: "It's very kind of you, darling, but I don't have any worries or troubles."
Girl: "Well that's because we aren't married yet."

Very Funny Jokes2

Girl to her boyfriend: One kiss and I'll be yours forever.
The guy replies: "Thanks for the early warning."


Father to son after exam: "Let me see your report card."
Son: "My friend just borrowed it. He wants to scare his parents."

Very Funny Jokes1

Wife: "You always carry my photo in your wallet. Why?"
Hubby: "When there is a problem, no matter how impossible, I look at your picture and the problem disappears."
Wife: "You see how miraculous and powerful I am for you?"
Hubby: "Yes! I see your picture and ask myself what other problem can there be greater than this one?"


Wife: "Do you want dinner?"
Husband: "Sure! What are my choices?"
Wife: "Yes and no."

Is laughter truly the best medicine?

'Laughter is the best medicine' I have no doubt you've heard it over and over before. The question is do you agree?

Looking back can you point to periods in your life when laughter did the 'magic?'You were probably in a bad mood and someone or something made you laugh and that was it... you simply snapped out of your mood. Or you were feeling sick and weak then something very funny happened and you just laughed and felt alive and strong like you took drugs or something?

For me laughter and music keeps me lifted anytime anyday and it works like medicine all the time.

What do you think? Let's have your comment..... response.

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Funny Kids

Really most times kids are fun to watch and they just simply remind you of those days when you were just a kid yourself.


Funny Children

Sure Stress Reducing Tips.

Tip8
Take life easy, one step at a time. Don’t try to be everywhere at the same time, to be everywhere is to be nowhere so be somewhere per time. Don’t try to do too many things all at once it can lead to frustration and stress. Sometimes you just need to stop, reevaluate, reset priorities and start again. You need your health to be productive in life remember!

Blonde Ignorance!

An airline captain was breaking in a new blonde stewardess. The route they were flying had a layover in another city. Upon their arrival, the captain showed the stewardess the best place for airline personnel to eat, shop and stay overnight.

The next morning, as the pilot was preparing the crew for the day's route, he noticed the new stewardess was missing. He knew which room she was in at the hotel and called her up wondering what happened. She answered the phone, crying, and said she couldn't get out of her room. "You can't get out of your room?" the captain asked, "Why not?"

The stewardess replied: "There are only three doors in here," she sobbed, "one is the bathroom, one is the closet, and one has a sign on it that says 'Do Not Disturb'!"

Sure Stress Reducing Tips.

Tip7
Don’t fail to plan so you don’t plan to be stressed. It’s good to plan ahead, it helps your life, makes you more organized and reduces stress tendencies. For instance don’t wait until you run out of those basic things you need at home before getting them.

Dirty but funny all the same.

A man escapes from prison where he has been for 15 years. He breaks into a house to look for money and guns and finds a young couple in bed.

He orders the guy out of bed and ties him to a chair, while tying the girl to the bed he gets on top of her, kisses her neck, then gets up and goes into the bathroom. While he's in there, the husband tells his wife:

"Listen, this guy's an escaped convict, look at his clothes! He probably spent lots of time in jail and hasn't seen a woman in years. I saw how he kissed your neck." If he wants sex, don't resist, don't complain, do whatever he tells you. Satisfy him no matter how much he nauseates you. This guy is probably very dangerous. If he gets angry, he'll kill us. Be strong, honey. I love you."

To which his wife responds: "He wasn't kissing my neck. He was whispering in my ear. He told me he was gay, thought you were cute, and asked me if we had any vaseline. I told him it was in the bathroom. Be strong honey. I love you too!!"

Even Chickens Can Play Ball!

Sorry I've been away for some days. I promise to make up for it, so help me God!
Checkout this funny picture I found, I never imagined chickens could play ball... amazing!!!

Time To Laugh!

My Rules

Typical macho man married typical good-looking lady and after the wedding, he laid down the following rules:

"I'll be home when I want, if I want and at what time I want-and I don't expect any hassle from you. I expect a great dinner to be on the table unless I tell you that I won't be home for dinner. I'll go hunting, fishing, boozing and card-playing when I want with my old buddies and don't you give me a hard time about it. Those are my rules. Any comments?"

His new bride said, "No, that's fine with me. Just understand that there will be sex here at seven o'clock every night.. whether you're here or not."

Sure Stress Reducing Tips

Tip6
Give yourself a break, relax! Don’t be too hard on yourself. When you’re stressed think of ways to pamper yourself and just have fun. When you feel better and refreshed you can then be more productive.

Ain't Nothing But Funny!

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Sure Stress Reducing Tips

Tip5
Be quick to forgive. Don’t go on holding things against people because the person who feels the weight is you! See the world as light and take it lightly, an imperfect planet with imperfect people and that includes you! So don’t expect too much based on the ‘perfect standards’ you’ve set. Give the best you can, take what you’re given and move on without feeling guilty.

Memory Class

An elderly couple had been experiencing declining memories, so they decided to take a power memory class where one is taught to remember things by association.

A few days after the class, the old man was outside talking with his neighbor about how much the class helped him.

"What was the name of the Instructor?" asked the neighbor.

"Oh, ummmm, let's see," the old man pondered. "You know that flower, you know, the one that smells really nice but has those prickly thorns, what's that flower's name?"

"A rose?" asked the neighbor.

"Yes, that's it," replied the old man. He then turned toward his house and shouted, "Hey, Rose, what's the name of the Instructor we took the memory class from?"

Sure Stress Reducing Tips

Today's Tips.
Feel free to comment and also share tips that has worked for you before.

Tip3
Don’t put yourself under undue pressure by making commitments that you might later find really difficult to handle. You can’t please everybody so learn to say no politely and sincerely! When you try to ‘kill’ yourself to satisfy people too often you get stressed up, they might not even realize or appreciate it. Don’t form a habit of carrying ‘weights’ that can weigh you down and affect your productivity in life. Balance is the key here!

Tip4
Exercise! Can I say it again? Exercise! When your body is healthy it’s in a better state to handle the chemical changes that goes on in it as a result of stress.

The Hunting Dog

Chester and Earl are going hunting. Chester says to Earl, "I'll send my dog out to see if there are any ducks out in the pond. If there aren't any ducks out there, I'm not going hunting."

So he sends the dog out to the pond. The dog comes back and barks twice. Chester says, "Well I'm not going to go out. He only saw two ducks out there."

Earl says, "You're going to take the dog's barks for the truth?" Earl doesn't believe it, so he goes to look for himself. When he gets back he says, "I don't believe it where did you get that dog? There really are only two ducks out there!"

Chester says, "Well, I got him from the breeder up the road. If you want, you can get one from him, too."

So Earl goes to the breeder and says he wants a dog like the one his friend Chester has. The breeder obliges and Earl brings the dog home, tells it to go out and look for ducks. Minutes later the dog returns with a stick in it's mouth and starts humping Earl's leg.

Outraged, Earl takes the dog back to the breeder and says, "This dog is a fraud. I want my money back!"

The breeder asks Earl what the dog did. So Earl tells him that when he sent the dog out to look for ducks, it came back with a stick in its mouth and started humping his leg.

The breeder says, "Earl, all he was trying to tell you was that there are more fucking ducks out there than you can shake a stick at!"

Watch And Let Laughter Do The Magic!

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Farting All The Time

Doctor, "What seems to be the problem?"

Patient, "Doc, I've got the farts. I mean I fart all the time,"

The Doctor nods, "Hmm."

Patient, "My farts do not stink and you can't hear them. It's just that I fart all the time. Look, we've been talking here for about 10 minutes and I've farted five times. You didn't hear them and you don't smell them, do you?"
"Hmm," says the Doctor,

He picks up his pad and writes out a prescription.

The patient is thrilled "Great doc. This prescription, will it really clear up my farts?"

"No," sighs the Doctor, "The prescription is to clear your sinuses. Next week I want you back here for a hearing test."

Sure Stress Reducing Tips

So many people suffer from stress. Now you might wonder is it possible not to get stress once in a while? The truth is it is not possible as long as you are in this world but your stress frequency will determine if your case is serious, chronic or not. If you get easily stressed out then you need to find a way or ways to treat it fast! In other words treat it as a disease you just can’t permit. I intend to give you daily stress reduction tip and you are also free to share yours as well by leaving a comment below. It could be the one you or a friend normally uses and it works.

Tip1
Smileeeee, laughhhh! I’m serious it works. Rather than wear a frown and look older and stressed why not wear a smile, it doesn’t cost you a dime you know! When you are down try to get a cure by deliberately looking out for something that could put a smile on your face or help you laugh. You can visit this blog for instance and watch nice video clips that will definitely help you laugh or at least smile and reduce part of your stress.


Tip2
Go have a lovely bath, you can pamper yourself in a Jacuzzi or just simply take a shower it helps you get refreshed and that reduces your stress level tremendously.


Expect more tips, lovely videos to make you laugh, jokes and more. Remember all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so don’t be the next jack!

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Laughter Is Health, Health is Wealth.

Get rid of that frown at once, wear a smile instead
No matter what happens let your joy remain intact
Laugh as much as you can cause you don't have to pay for it
Thank God you don't have to pay for it!

Smile and you will get one in return
Don't hold back that laugh, it's highly contageous no doubt but it's not destructive

Laughter is strong and powerful, it's one strong weapon that can get you out of a bad mood fast. It can terminate depression at the speed of a smileeeee.

Keep smiling, Keep Laughing, God loves you for real!

Laughter Is The Best Medicine.

ScienceDaily (Jan. 26, 2008) — Laughter is the best medicine. We’ve heard the expression time and again. For decades, researchers have explored how humor helps patients relieve stress and heal. Melissa B. Wanzer, EdD, professor of communication studies at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, has taken it one step further, with her research on how humor helps medical professionals cope with their difficult jobs. She also looked at how humor affects the elderly and how it can increase communication in the workplace and in the classroom.

She wondered, how do health care providers care for terminally ill people and manage to come back to work each day? So she asked them, in large-scale studies. Their answer? Humor. Wanzer has found humor to be beneficial in other areas as well.

“If employees view their managers as humor-oriented, they also view them as more effective,” notes Wanzer. “Employees also reported higher job satisfaction when they worked for someone who was more humor-oriented and used humor effectively and appropriately.” Wanzer and her colleagues found that humor is an effective way to cope with on-the-job stress – again, when used appropriately.

Wanzer also recently collaborated on research that found aging adults who used humor more frequently reported greater coping efficacy, which led to greater life satisfaction. This was the third study she conducted, with three different populations, where the conclusion was the same.

But what if you don’t consider yourself to be particularly funny? Wanzer says that while you can’t change your personality, you can find ways to integrate humor into your day-to-day life and change your communication patterns.

“Self-disparaging humor, making fun of oneself, is a very effective form of humor communication, as long as it is not done excessively,” says Wanzer, who adds that telling jokes is just a small portion of humor communication.

“I also tell people to use what is around them; ‘props can be humorous too, so long as they are used appropriately and are not perceived as distracting.”

Wanzer teaches a course in “Constructive Uses of Humor,” at Canisius College, which always fills to capacity. Students are required to prepare and perform a stand-up routine in front of the class. But the class is not all fun and games. Students read through journal articles and interpret factual studies on humor. One such case involves Southwest Airlines’ strategic effort to integrate humor into the workplace, in order to create a positive environment for employees and customers.

Wanzer’s research also shows that students report learning more from teachers who use humor effectively.

“Regardless of the content, humor seems to be beneficial and productive,” says Wanzer about the importance of the constructive uses of humor. “It helps to get the point across in about in almost any situation.”

Wanzer’s findings have been published in multiple journals, including Communication Quarterly, Communication Research Reports, Communication Education, Health Communication and Journal of Health Communication.


Adapted from materials provided by Canisius College, via Newswise.

10 Husbands, Still a Virgin

A lawyer married a woman who had previously divorced ten husbands.

On their wedding night, she told her new husband, "Please be gentle, I'm still a virgin."

"What?" said the puzzled groom.

"How can that be if you've been married ten times?"

"Well, Husband #1 was a sales representative: he kept telling me how great it was going to be.

Husband #2 was in software services: he was never really sure how it was supposed to function, but he said he'd look into it and get back to me.

Husband #3 was from field services: he said everything checked out diagnostically but he just couldn't get the system up.

Husband #4 was in telemarketing: even though he knew he had the order, he didn't know when he would be able to deliver.

Husband #5 was an engineer: he understood the basic process but wanted three years to research, implement, and design a new state-of-the-art method.

Husband #6 was from finance and administration: he thought he knew how, but he wasn't sure whether it was his job or not.

Husband #7 was in marketing: although he had a nice product, he was never sure how to position it.

Husband #8 was a psychologist: all he ever did was talk about it.

Husband #9 was a gynecologist: all he did was look at it.

Husband #10 was a stamp collector: all he ever did was... God! I miss him! But now that I've married you, I'm really excited!"

"Good," said the new husband, "but, why?"

"You're a lawyer. This time I know I'm gonna get screwed!"

Angie Goes On Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Regis: "Angie, you've done very well so far - $500,000 and one lifeline left -- phone a friend.

The next question will give you the top prize of One Million dollars if you get it right ... but if you get it wrong you will drop back to $32,000 -- are you ready
Angie: "Sure, I'll have a go!"

Regis: "Which of the following birds does not build it's own nest?

Is it........

A-Robin

B-Sparrow

C-Cuckoo

D-Thrush

Remember Angie its worth 1 Million dollars."

"I think I know who it..but I'm not 100%...

No, I haven't got a clue. I'd like to phone a friend Regis, just to be sure.

Regis: "Yes, who, Angie, do you want to phone?

Angie: "I'll phone my friend Jane back home in Texas."

(ringing)

Jane (a blonde): "Hello..."

Regis: "Hello Jane, its Regis here from Who Wants to be a Millionaire-I have Angie here and she is doing really well on $500,000, but needs your help to be a Million.

The next voice you hear will be Angie's and she'll read you the question.

There are 4 possible answers and 1 correct answer and you have 30 seconds to answer -- fire away Angie."

Angie: "Jane, which of the following birds does not build it's own nest? Is it:

A-Robin

B-Sparrow

C-Cuckoo

D-Thrush"

Jane: "Oh Gees, Angie that's simple.....It's a Cuckoo."

Angie: "You think?"

Jane: "I'm sure."

Angie: " Thanks Jane." (hangs up)

Regis: "Well, do you want to stick on $500,000 or play on for the Million, Angie?"

Angie: "I want to play, I'll go with C-Cuckoo"

Regis: "Is that your final answer?"

Angie: "It is."

Regis: "Are you confident?"

Angie: "Yes fairly, Jane's a sound bet."

Regis: "Angie.....you had $500,000 and you said C-Cuckoo ...you're right! - You have just won ONE MILLION DOLLARS.

Here is your check. You have been a great contestant and a real gambler. Audience please put your hands together for Angie."

(clapping)

That night Angie calls round to Jane and brings her down to a local bar for a celebration drink and, as they are sipping their Champagne, Angie turns to Jane and asks "Tell me Jane, How in God's name did you know that it was the Cuckoo that does not build its own nest?

Jane: "Listen Angie, everybody knows that a Cuckoo lives in a clock."

This is really funny!

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