The exam period is approaching, and everyone’s stress levels are increasing. Here are healthy outlets to relieve the stress.

1.  Listening To or Playing Music

Music is something that most people can find relaxation and enjoyment in. Music is a gift that can help soothe any stressed-out soul. Try listening to more soothing tunes for when you’re looking to relieve stress. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64GcuYwMo5k4Ql0bgzjw9Y

2. Yoga

Yoga combines breath and movement for a truly calming experience that helps your body. Even if you take 5 minutes out of your day to do yoga it will allow you to breath your way through a stressful day or difficult situation.

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3. Create Artwork

Getting in touch with your creative side can be a great stress reliever. Even if you aren’t into drawing or painting, consider a colouring in a colouring book.

4. Exercise

Exercise will allow you to blow off some steam when you are feeling stressed. A good 30-minute run, brisk hike or workout is a great way to get the feel-good energy flowing through your body. 

5. Meditation

Meditation is designed to offer the help you need calming, getting rid of obsessive or difficult thoughts, and maintaining your centre throughout the day. Meditation is a great outlet for a stressed induvial who needs help coping.

6. Expressing Gratitude

Gratitude helps you recognizes all the things you must be thankful for. Studies show grateful people enjoy better mental health and lower stress, a better quality of life. Make gratitude a regular habit by writing in a gratitude journal

7. Support Groups

Like therapy, support groups provide an important bouncing-off point for people who work in stressful professions. Support groups understand your struggles and work with you to alleviate them. Togetherall is safe, online community where people support each other anonymously. Register here: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/

Finding the best stress outlet will take some experimenting. It Is important to keep looking for the tools that will help you manage your stress.