5 Tools To Reduce Stress

Dr. Ruth Machin advises:

Five things to do

Starting with the innermost part, and progressing to the outermost part:

• Journaling: writing regularly—whether full sentences or just a few words—can help express emotions, clear your head, and improve happiness and memory. Use prompts like “What went well today?” and try to journal at the same time each day, especially in the evening to sleep more restfully.
• Slow breathing: activating the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and digest” mode) through slow breathing can help calm your stress response. Just a few minutes a day can make a difference.
• Gentle movement: light, intentional movement like walking in nature, stretching, yoga, or even pottering around the garden helps bring you back into your body and reduces stress without needing to be a workout.
• Digital switch-off cues: instead of abrupt screen cut-offs, create a routine cue to signal the end of screen time—like putting your phone in a drawer—to help your brain wind down.
• Social connection: prioritize meaningful (and ideally, in-person) interactions with people who “get” you. Strong social ties improve well-being and even extend life expectancy, while poor connection increases heart disease risk. Schedule it like any important commitment.

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