2. Meditation
Meditation isn’t new age rubbish – it works. Meditation is a fast-acting stress reliever with benefits that really build over time.
Meditation builds on deep breathing techniques and takes it a step further. When you meditate, your brain enters into a state that’s similar to sleep, but carries some added benefits you can’t achieve as well in any other state. It allows you build greater resilience toward stress over time. Also, the focus on the present moment keeps your mind from working overtime and increasing your stress levels. Once again Youtube has some great hints on how to get started.