5 exercises to instantly eliminate stress

Ancient Japanese Methods

According to this method, 5 fingers represent different tactile sensations. Specifically: Thumbs help reduce anxiety and stress; The index finger represents fear; The middle finger is anger; The little finger is sorrow and the little finger is pride.

Thus, the first step to reducing tension is to grasp each finger of the opposite hand, starting with the thumb and repeating with the other fingers. Hold each finger for 1-2 minutes. After this period of time, you will begin to feel your pulse and gradually reduce anxiety and stress.

You can also practice this exercise every day to avoid prolonged stress, fatigue, and health effects.

Palm press exercises

This is a very simple exercise. All you need to do is gently press the center of your palm with your thumb for at least a minute. You can also massage this spot in a counter-clockwise motion. This will help your heart rate slow down, helping you to become calmer.

You can also combine the palm press exercise with the neck method mentioned above.

Abdominal breathing exercises

Step 1: Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down.

Step 2: Place one hand on your chest, the other hand on your stomach.

Step 3: Breathe deeply with your belly instead of your chest. This way, your stomach will push your arms up but your chest will stay still without any movement.

Step 4: Exhale while the lips are pursed. The hand on the abdomen presses down on the abdomen to help push all the air out of the abdomen.

Repeat this exercise 3-10 times. Note that you should not rush when doing this exercise, instead, you need to take time for your breathing.

Stretching exercises

There are many stretching exercises that you can easily practice at home, here are 2 effective methods that you may not know:

Exercise 1: Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands behind your back. Hold a towel in each hand. Then you need to bend forward, head towards the ground. Move your hands up and down while still holding the towel.

Exercise 2: You can practice twisting your spine while sitting. Sit with your back straight towards the edge of the chair. Then, place your right hand on the back of the chair, and your left hand on your right thigh. Inhale deeply and rotate the spine to the right, repeat the exercise with the other side.

Practicing mindfulness

Mindfulness is an exercise for us to focus fully on our thoughts and emotions, focusing entirely on our breathing. The way to focus on breathing is to notice the movement of your belly as you inhale and exhale, while forgetting everything else that’s going on in your brain. Try to stay in this state for at least 5 minutes, not letting other thoughts enter your mind.

For the exercise to be most effective, you should find a space where you can stay calm and focus on your inner self. If in case you are too busy and do not have time, you can practice this while on public transport on the way home, or while you take a shower.

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