OLLY | 3 effective strategies to help reduce stress

Between work, piling assignments and maintaining a personal life, taking care of your mental well-being and physical health can get challenging. And this often leads to feeling stressed out and being overwhelmed. While stress symptoms may vary from person to person, it’s vital to identify the triggers and try different stress reduction techniques. We’ve compiled a simple list of activities you can try to reduce stress.

1. Try easy, relaxing exercises

When you feel overstressed, your cortisol levels tend to rise, which tightens your muscles. Focus on each muscle group by trying some stress-relieving exercises. Deep breathing, stretching, yoga, and meditation can be great stress relievers, and practising these muscle-relaxing exercises can help you feel calm. Additionally, you can add vitamins to your routine, which can be a great way to help you power through the day and feel at your best. OLLY Less Stress helps combat the effects of stress with the key ingredient GABA, which temporarily promotes relaxation, coupled with L-theanine and lemon balm, which are known for their calming properties.

2. Indulge in some ‘me time’

Self-care is a great way to destress and reduce the feeling of anxiety. Put on some calming music, draw a bath, or take a nap. Choose a way to spend time with yourself and take that time off to clear your head. And if your thoughts are keeping you up at night, try a sleep support supplement like OLLY Sleep, which contains melatonin to help reset the body’s sleep-wake cycle. It also has a unique blend of L-theanine and other botanicals, which are known for their calming properties.

3. Get creative

When you’re stressed, it’s natural to feel tired and uninspired. However, multiple studies confirm that tapping into your creative energy is a great stress management method as it boosts positive emotions, reduces stress, and decreases anxiety. Dancing releases endorphins, also known as the happy hormones. All you need is some good music to get your groove on. You can also choose to draw, sketch or paint to help ease stress. And if you enjoy writing, journaling can be a great way to let out your thoughts.

Try these different methods to release stress with OLLY and remember to keep taking breaks when you feel burned out!