Easy Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques

When you’re stressed out about your wedding, who has the time or the money to go to a spa? You need stress relief and you need it NOW. Here are three easy things you and your honey can do together to chill out.

Deep Breathing Lie down on the floor or a quiet place and close your eyes. Inhale deeply through your nose, letting air flow into your stomach area. Picture your body filling with peace as you inhale and the stress flowing out of you as you exhale deeply. Let your mind clear, as you focus on your body filling with air. Repeat until your breathing is slow and relaxed.

Stretching You’ve probably noticed your body getting crunched up. Perhaps you have aches, or tension headaches. These are all signs of your body holding onto that stress. Take time to stretch, breathing deeply as you do so. Yoga is a great way to stretch, de-stress, and clear your mind. An easy one is the “child’s pose” – Sit on your feet and bend forward, trying to stretch your spine, and bringing your forehead as close to the floor as possible. Lay your arms at your side as you close your eyes and breath deeply. For more easy yoga stretches, check out this article

Adjust your diet When you’re stressed out, you’ll want to avoid caffeine, chocolate and alcohol – those foods that are easy to reach for, but only increase your stress level. Make sure to drink lots of water and try to eat more vegetables which will help keep your system clear.

Take time to enjoy peaceful surroundings Go on a ten minute walk in the middle of your day to appreciate nature and architecture. Avoid thinking about anything wedding related, and instead focus on what you’re seeing and how nice it feels to be outside. You’ll come back in far more able to deal with what’s going on.