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Being outside in the fresh air and sunshine while gardening can help boost one’s mood and reduce stress levels.
together. When you need a little time to get away from life stresses, drop in during our open hours, or schedule a group party.”
LISTEN TO AND/OR PLAY MUSIC
Music can be energizing or calming, depending on which music you choose. Researchers at Stanford University found that rhythmic music may have therapeutic effects for treating a range of neurological conditions, as music stimulates the brain and can perhaps change how it functions. Familiar melodies and gentle music can reduce the level of the stress hormone cortisol.
TRY GARDENING
Gardening lets a person tend to living things while getting some fresh air. Both the sunlight and the activity itself can be soothing and have a positive effect on one’s mood. A study from the Journal of Health Psychology found that gardening, like listening to music, lowers cortisol levels.
GRAB A GOOD BOOK
Taking the time to unwind and read can help ease tension in the muscles, lower one’s heart rate and induce calm. Research from the consultancy Mindlab International at the University of Sussex found that reading reduced stress levels by 68 percent.
TAKE A DANCE CLASS
A form of art and music, dancing can promote well-being through exercise and expansion of creative ability. It can also be good for the mind. A study from Swedish researchers that was published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine found that a dancing intervention program, twice weekly for eight months, helped teenage girls who were struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and other problems.
Many relaxing activities can tame stress, and these activities can be perfect for lazy summer days.
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