1. Even moderate exercise helps against stress
Sport is probably the ultimate stress killer. Rightly so, because sport effectively reduces stress and ensures greater well-being. Endurance sports such as jogging, swimming or rowing, which put the body in a meditative state, are particularly recommended . But even a walk is enough to switch off and do something against the stress.
If you need a special motivation  to overcome your weaker self, you can try a pedometer. This counts every step you take. A US study of 16,000 women with an average age of 72 showed that just 4,400 steps a day are enough to significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
2. Cook yourself something delicious
Cooking or baking is a perfect activity to relieve stress. Working in the kitchen keeps us busy without overwhelming us. Certain activities such as chopping vegetables also have a calming effect.  After cooking, there is also a delicious menu waiting for us – that also helps to relax. So grab your partner or some friends and get started.
In stressful life situations, certain foods are particularly recommended – and that doesn’t just mean chocolate  . Rather, the supply of potassium , magnesium  and B vitamins is particularly important for the body  . If the stress hormone cortisol is permanently elevated, the concentration of the hormone aldosterone also increases. In the long term, this ensures that more potassium is excreted via the kidneys and, at the same time, magnesium is less easily absorbed from the blood. In addition, the body needs B vitamins to form the stress hormones norepinephrine and cortisol, which can also promote a deficiency.
That’s why you should eat the following foods, for example:
- whole grain products
- legumes
- bananas
- Broccoli
- dried fruit
- Dairy products
- nuts
- Owner
3. Laugh to reduce stress
Along with exercise, laughter is probably the best way to reduce stress. Just laugh out loud and heartily – even if there is no specific reason for it. Because laughter releases the happiness hormone serotonin  . In addition, laughter reduces the concentration of cortisol in the blood and the release of adrenaline  is reduced.
If you prefer something a little less noisy, you can just close your eyes, relax and smile. Serotonin is also released at this point.
4. Drink a cup of tea
 There ‘s something comforting about sipping a cup of tea . Therefore, a warm tea is also well suited to reduce stress. In addition to the type, the way in which you drink the tea is particularly important: tea drunk standing up in a hurry will hardly provide more relaxation.
Instead, consciously take a few minutes, sit comfortably on the sofa and enjoy the warm drink in a targeted manner. Tea blends with lemon balm, hops or lavender are well suited for relaxation.
5. Look at holiday pictures
Vacation is the time of year when you leave the stress of everyday life behind and do something good for yourself. Unfortunately, the holiday feeling usually disappears far too quickly. With a few tricks, you can bring back the relaxed holiday mood.
Definitely take the time to look at a few holiday pictures in peace. In particular, remember how you felt in each situation. You can enhance the relaxing effect with a pleasant scent or soft music.
6. Take time for yourself
If you always have something to do and are constantly stressed, there is one thing above all that you don’t take: time for yourself. So it’s high time to finally catch up.
Think about what you really wanted to do in the last few weeks, but which ultimately always came up short. It doesn’t matter whether you want to read a book in peace or finally take a balloon ride.
Treat yourself to something  you really feel like doing at the moment and switch off your sense of duty for at least a few hours.
7. Sleep late
Constant stress usually causes us to sleep too little – sometimes for weeks. In addition, the quality of sleep is usually poorer in stressed people.
We can easily put up with a few restless nights, but if you don’t sleep enough in the long run, you damage your body. Because lack of sleep leads to an increased release of the stress hormone cortisol. In addition, the body also has less time to regenerate – the body normally recovers from the exertions of the day during sleep.
Meditation , breathing exercises and regular bedtime rituals  can  help with sleep problems. Certain types of tea, for example with hops or valerian, also inhibit the excitation of the nerve cells.
8. Do without smartphones & co.
Modern technology such as smartphones, tablets and laptops make life easier for us in many ways, but they often also cause a slight constant stress: You can always be reached and can always react to new situations and events.
If you’re stressed, try going 24 hours without technology. Simply leave the computer – and preferably also the mobile phone – switched off.
If that’s too extreme for you, at least try not to carry your phone around with you for a few hours a day. You will see how relaxing it is!
9. Dancing as a stress killer
Dancing is also recommended for stress relief. Dancing is exhausting and burns a lot of calories, but it’s also a lot of fun. Above all, the combination of movement and music makes dancing a real stress killer – scientific studies have shown that dancers have a lower cortisol level in their saliva while dancing  .
Those who prefer it quieter can try yoga. The alternation of muscle tension and relaxation and conscious breathing help to reduce stress levels.
10. Mindfulness: enjoy consciously
When you’re stressed, chances are you’ll be overwhelmed with sensory input throughout the day. In order to do something against the stress, you should try to consciously perceive impressions again and enjoy things in a targeted manner.
For example, let a piece of chocolate melt very slowly on your tongue  – it has a double effect: on the one hand, conscious enjoyment is relaxing, on the other hand, the chocolate ensures that lots of happy hormones are released. Stress doesn’t stand a chance anymore!
