#stressrelief

Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices

Hope as the antidote

Hope may be the antidote to today’s chaotic world. Here’s how to cultivate it

Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices

If you don’t fancy mindfulness, then try cooking instead | Psyche Ideas

When overwhelmed I schedule in a cooking day: playful, daring and full of memories. Beats any other stress-reliever for me

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

The Many Paths to Better Mental Health

Dive in to Pocket’s curated guides to feeling better about yourself, managing stress, and finding healthy ways to add meaning to your life.

Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices

The Simple Dutch Cure for Stress

“Uitwaaien” is a popular activity around Amsterdam—one believed to have important psychological benefits.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

To Control Your Life, Control What You Pay Attention To

To be consistently productive and manage stress better, we must strengthen our skill in attention management.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

How to Protect Your Energy in Times of Stress

Three simple tips to help you stay true to yourself and avoid becoming overwhelmed.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

The psychology of 'stress baking': Why so many are making bread in 2020 - CNET

"It was a way for me to control something when my life felt otherwise really chaotic and out of my control."

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Things like Awe-inspiring Sunsets Alleviate Stress

If you're prone to excessive worry, you may be interested to hear that a new study out of the University of California, Riverside finds that the best way to relax while waiting to receive news is to reach a state of awe or wonderment.

News | Animal Links

Stress Lessens from Just 10 Minutes of Time with Animals

Researchers from Washington State University have found objective, physiological evidence that just 10 minutes spent petting a cat or dog will lower stress levels.

Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices

The Danish word 'pyt' as an antidote to anxiety.and stress - The Washington Post

Like “stuff happens” or “oh, well,” the Danish word cultivates healthy thoughts to deal with daily irritating troubles.