Danielle McCarthy
Mind

How to get rid of stress in under 10 minutes

Stress can take a negative toll not only on emotions but also the physical body.

When people encounter stress, it is common practice not to take the time to breathe and re-focus, which only makes the stress even worse.

Best-selling author and self-help guru Gabrielle Bernstein found a creative way to stop stress whenever she encounters it.

"Whenever I'm sitting at my desk, stuck in the swamp of writer's block or feeling overwhelmed by the hundreds of unread emails in my inbox, I turn to an exercise that works every time: I jump on my mini trampoline," she told Well + Good. 

"Within a minute my body begins to shake off stress, and after a 10-minute session I feel amazingly energised and at peace."

It is believed an exercise such as jumping can have such a positive impact in fighting stress because exercise is good for mental health and engaging in a silly activity also fights stress.

"Rebounding on a mini trampoline makes you feel more childlike, helps you bust through blocks and greatly supports your lymphatic system," Gabrielle said.

"The lymphatic system carries nutrients to the cells while leading away waste products. Without proper movement, it gets blocked, leaving the cells to soak in waste without nutrients. This stagnation in the body can lead to disease and speed up the aging process."

How do you deal with stress? Let us know in the comments below. 

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