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Are you suffering from uncontrollable amounts of stress in your life? You’re not the only one. In the last year, according to the Mental Health Foundation, 74% of adults have felt overwhelmed and unable to cope.

You may feel as if there is nothing that you can do to control your stress levels. Your career will always be demanding. There will always be more bills to pay. And there will never be more hours in the day to accomplish all of your tasks. However, you might have more control over your life when you have the correct mindset. The question is, how do you achieve this mindset? How do you manage your stress? This article will explain the best ways to control your stress levels and take back charge of your life.

Let’s talk about stress management, here are some tips to help you relieve your stress:

Meditation

First, you must accept that there are things you won’t be able to change and that some sources of stress are unavoidable. If this is the case, you need to find a way to manage and minimize this stress. For example, every day after work, you could set aside time to meditate. Meditation is proven to reduce stress levels 60% of the time, showing that it is a very effective method. However, it can be time-consuming, with a minimum requirement of 30 minutes a day for it to be effective over a period of 3 to 6 months. There are many apps and videos available online to get started if you’ve never tried it before and would like to have a go at curated meditation first. Do your research and explore your options.

Exercise

Exercise is another method that many use to combat stress. It releases endorphins, it gets your blood going and gives you that extra pep in your step. According to the NHS, by exercising every day you reduce your stress level by 40%. However, just like meditation, it is time-consuming. You can’t just do it for 10 minutes and expect to immediately reap the rewards. It requires a minimum of 25 minutes to be fully effective. However, don’t be too hard on yourself and give yourself a pat on the should when you work out even for a little bit. The hardest part is always the beginning, but once you get into a routine, it will become an integral part of your day like brushing the teeth in the morning.

CBD

There are alternatives with a much shorter activation time of stress relief such as CBD. CBD is among some of the most effective ways to relieve stress. CBD has both short- and long-term benefits when it comes to managing stress. A study performed in 2010 found that CBD not only helped reduce current stress and anxiety, but it also changed the initial reaction to stress. With continual use, CBD can rewire your brain and change its way of coping with stress and roadblocks along the way.

CBD is available in many different forms, from oils to edibles, but the method with the shortest activation time is CBD vaping. This is because it enters your bloodstream within minutes of inhalation. A CBD vape will be perfect for you to feel more in control of your stress.

What about mindset, how do we change that?

Taking charge

CBD can be one piece of the stress puzzle that can help you kickstart healthy mental habits. But changing your mindset is also important. You need to take charge: take charge of your thoughts, your schedule, your emotions, and the way you deal with problems. The end goal is to develop the resilience to hold up under pressure and tackle future challenges head-on.

Being willing to compromise, for example, will help reduce your stress. Instead of being set on getting your way, try to find a middle ground. Just by doing that, you will reduce stress by having to argue less. Another strategy for changing your mindset is adapting to the stressor. This can mean looking at the bigger picture, and saying will this matter in a month? A year? If the answer is no, you need to change your course and focus your time and energy elsewhere.

Expressing yourself

One of the most important factors in managing your stress and changing your mindset is not being scared to express your feelings. Keeping your feelings bottled up only adds to your stress in two different ways. Firstly, you can only keep how you feel inside for so long before you snap. Second, resentment will build, and the situation won’t change unless you voice your feelings every once in a while. The most obvious advice would be to talk to people you trust. Speak to your friends and family about how you feel and get the weight off your shoulders whenever there are things that bother you. Another great practice would be to talk to a therapist who can not only listen to you and let you express your emotions but also guide you in the right direction of eliminating the stress factors. You can also try keeping a daily journal where you can be very honest and speak about everything that is sat on your mind to release the emotions and put them into writing.

Self-care

Taking time out for yourself is an alternative method for dealing with your stress. For example, if you love going to the cinema, find time once a week to go. Or put on a face mask and relax with some music for 20 minutes 2 times a week. Just by doing this, you are allowing your mind to turn off work and to feel relaxed. This is self-care, knowing you are stressed and carving out time to focus on you and things you love doing, no matter how silly they might be sometimes. Use this time to indulge in your guilty pleasures or turn your bathroom into a SPA!

Find a method to manage the stress that works for you, whether you choose meditation, exercise, or healthy plant-based substances like CBD. It’s important to understand when you need to take a break and to figure out which way is most suitable for you. This is the first step to leading a stress-free life. The next step is to change your mindset using the tips we suggested. Take charge of your life. Change what you can control and accept, and adapt to situations you can’t. Through doing this, you will learn how to manage your stress.