So you are wondering how to get rid of stress and anxiety.  Take comfort in knowing that you’re not alone.  At least 1 out of 2 Americans are faced with some form of stress in their life time and this number is climbing.

Some stressors can be measured from mild all the way up to chronic. A form of mild stress may be a lack of sleep, while chronic forms of stress can occur when there is loss of a loved one. Each one perceives stress differently, and someone may not be affected the same way you are when dealing with a stressful situation.

Without a doubt, stress can cause serious problems in our relationships, work and especially our health. Once you’re aware of the telltale signs of stress, you can instantly turn things around using these four secret tactics. But the only way you can start feeling the effects of being stress free is by applying the methods below.
Here are our 4 basic ways to learn how to get rid of stress:

How To Get Rid of Stress Secret Technique #1 Deep Breathing – Take a slow, deep breath through your nose. Hold for the count of ten. Exhale slowly, releasing the air through your mouth. If possible, do this ten times. Deep breathing can be done anywhere, whether you’re stuck in traffic or sitting at your desk. It is effective because it triggers a relaxation response. The body becomes calm as tension is released. Your mind becomes more alert and focused. Deep breathing also reduces the intensity of your physical response to stress.

How To Get Rid of Stress Secret Technique #2 Take a Break! If you’re dealing with a stressful person, situation or circumstances, it is wise to distant yourself for a while. If possible, leave the room and get away. You need to rest and recharge before you encounter your “stressor” again. Dr. Leonard Coldwell author of Instinct Based Medicine: How to survive your illness and your doctorand a stress reduction expert from Germany, often talks about rubbing your hand against a table, and how you could do this forever if you took breaks. Of course, if you didn’t take a break, your hand would eventually bleed. If you continued to rub your hand against the table, you’d probably be seriously wounded. The point is that taking breaks provide energy, which allow the body to recuperate. Whenever you’re stressed, taking a break is like recharging your batteries.

How To Get Rid of Stress Secret Technique #3 Creative Imagery. – If you can’t walk away and physically leave, the next best thing is mental escape. Picture yourself at the beach, near a waterfall, or in the snowy mountains. Any place that triggers relaxed, peaceful and content feelings is a good place for a mental vacation. When picturing your relaxing place, try to imagine it as fully as possible. Use all five senses. What do you see? Does it smell? What do you hear? Can you feel it? Can you taste it? Gradually allow yourself to return to the real world. Going on a “mental vacation” is almost like physically leaving your surroundings. It will give you the energy you need to respond to stress in a cool, calm and collected manner.

Another type of visualization involves a mental dress rehearsal. Instead of visualizing a relaxing scene, mentally rehearse a situation that is causing your stress. Picture yourself talking with your troubled boss or coworker, (or whatever it is that stresses you out.) See yourself responding in a cool, confident and relaxed manner. Perhaps in reality, you became jittery and uptight. Now see yourself responding the way you’d like to.

Are there certain tasks or situations which are difficult for you? Imagine yourself successfully completing these tasks. Visualize yourself as calm and in control. This type of mental rehearsal can help you change your approach, feelings and attitude.

How To Get Rid of Stress Secret Technique #4 Progressive Relaxation. This technique works by tensing and relaxing various parts and muscles of your body, one group at a time. In his “Total Relaxation” U-Cure Cd, Dr. Leonard Coldwell asks his listeners to experience themselves at the beach, as warm sunlight warms and relaxes their feet, knees, legs, etc.—all the way up to their head. Every muscle in body becomes relaxed, one group at a time.

Once you learn to relax the individual parts of your body, you can eventually relax your entire body at will. With practice and time, you will learn to identify tension signals in your body and relax instantly (as if on auto-pilot) whenever you need it. By mastering Progressive Relaxation, you learn to focus your awareness on the internal mechanisms that control the physical and mental stress relievers of the central nervous system.

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