Don’t Let Stress MakeYou a Mess 5 Simple Tricks for Calming Your Brain Down
closet, it will engage and refocus your mind, making you feel more able to deal with what’s actually stressing you out.
There’s a lot of stress coming from many different sources in most people’s lives these days. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, there are some great simple remedies to try at home that have been proven to effectively reduce stress and get your brain back on good vibes. Quick Exercise Quick bursts of movement, like one round of 20 jumping jacks, 10 pushups, or running in place for 30 seconds, will get your heart rate up. That briefly activates dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, which enhance your mood and cushion anxiety. Tactile Activities Engaging your sense of touch can take you out of your own head and bring you back to the present, thereby calming your nerves or stress. Try popping bubble wrap, sorting your change jar, or even petting your dog or cat. Problem-Solving Problems are often the cause of our stress, but if you give yourself a simple, discrete task to tackle, like doing a crossword puzzle or organizing your
Dancing Putting on your favorite playlist and allowing your body to let loose is great exercise and brings on feelings of happiness and inspiration. Certain music can also trigger positive memories, so if you’re not comfortable with dancing, then just listening to some tunes can go a long way. Conscious Breathing This is a well-researched practice that’s simple and effective, and there’s no mind-clearing meditation necessary. If you sit somewhere quiet and just focus on keeping the speed of your breathing nice and slow, it has a calming effect on the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. If something in your life is stressing you out, don’t be afraid to take a break, walk away, and calm down so you can refresh your brain, your mood, and your outlook.
SUCCESS STORIES
“Initially I had PT to treat hip arthritis. Although I had much improvement, I still needed a total hip replacement. I am convinced that my pre-surgical PT did a lot of preparation for a successful surgery and a great recovery. My post-surgical PT helped me to improve and reach what I considered to be a very satisfactory result: no more limping and no more pain. I am a happy camper.”
Breakfast Sausage Kebabs
– Laurei Denison
“Before I came to Professional Physical Therapy, I was lost in the thought of never being back to my original self. I broke my femur playing hockey and had to miss my sophomore season due to it. Thankfully, with the help of Dr. Patt and everyone else here, I have gained the confidence to come back to hockey even better than I was before. If you asked me six months ago if I thought I would ever be back to 100%, I would’ve thought you were crazy. Thank you to Dr. Patt and everyone else here at Professional Physical Therapy for helping me every step of the way. I am now 100% better.”
Ingredients
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2 tbsp butter, melted Maple syrup, to taste
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7 oz frozen, fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained 10 medium-sized, fresh mushrooms
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5 metal or soaked wooden kebab skewers
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Directions 1. Cut sausages in half. Thread alternating sausages halves, pineapple chunks, and mushrooms onto kebab skewers. Brush with butter and syrup. 2. Grill over medium heat, regularly turning and basting with syrup, until sausages are lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
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–Aiden Hunt
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