Stress Relief Research Paper

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Stress Relief Paper This week I chose five of the recommended tools to attempt to relieve stress. Going into this I was actually excited to figure out which ones would workout for me best. With school starting and a lot on my plate I really needed something to help eliminate stress effectively. I chose the first five on the list music, nature, words, exercising, and relaxation. I already did most of these consistently in the day so I was excited to analyze and see which one works out the best for me. I first chose to do music. I usually do this everyday anyways but to connect it with stress was fascinating. Listening to music can actually slow our heart rate and lower blood pressure, and can even decrease our stress hormones. I noticed I began to focus on the lyrics and for those moments I actually dozed off of what was actually going on in my life. The best way to describe it was it just put my life on pause. I did not have to focus on all the homework I have to do later that day or what responsibilities I had. I was able to drift into a haze where just listening to the lyrics was enough. It actually caused me to relax and not feel so anxious. The next stress relief I chose was nature. I went on a walk around the school to attempt to just clear my head and collect my thoughts. I was hoping for a better turnout…show more content…
I learned that music and physical activity are the absolute best for me personally to eliminate or minimize stress in my life. I also learned which ones I may enjoy but may not eliminate stress the way exercise and music can. I never viewed stress as such a big deal. Stress is inevitable in our lives, and I am glad that I now have a tool to help aid it. Releasing endorphins is one of the most efficient ways to eliminate stress or depression. I found listening to music allows me distance myself from stress and irritations surrounding
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