Depression and stress are two of the most common and fast catching epidemics at the present hour. Following are a few ways to reduce stress and depression.
Healthy food, yoga and rest
Most of our problems start with our health, and to be healthy one needs to have good food. Never underestimate the importance of having good and healthy food, it is pivotal is handling your mood. An unhealthy person, no matter how rich can never be happy. Never get so immersed in work that you forget to take your meals. Develop a habit of getting up early in the morning to do yoga. Yoga clears your mind of worries and allows you to freshen up. And always remember to take proper rest as your body needs sufficient amount of sleep to function perfectly.
Time management and planning
Stress is caused when we are expecting too much of ourselves and are not able to meet our goals. Continued stress will further lead to depression and anxiety and many other health problems. Never be over ambitious about anything, set realistic goals in your life. It is important that you plan your day and make the most of it, time management is crucial in avoiding stress. And when you are depressed, always write down your problems on a piece of paper. It will help in reducing your worries and make your goals look achievable.
Recreation
Stress levels rise when we do not have anything else going on in our minds. One must not be one-dimensional and should have at least some hobby which will take their mind off their problems. A recreational activity will never go in vain and help you freshen up. Whether it is catching up with friends, reading a book or watching an old movie, one must always take out time for themselves. Brooding over your problems and worries will not make them disappear, taking a break and coming back with a fresh mind will surely help you. Spend some time with your friends and well wishers, try to know what is going on in their lives. It will make you feel connected and alive, and reduce your stress level to minimum.
