Finally, adopt a positive attitude. The 20 minutes a day it takes to meditate should be no problem in interferring with your daily schedule. One of the ways to relax is Yoga, which has been practiced for centuries as a means to achieve inner peace and relaxation. Yoga relaxes muscles by slow, continual stretching and relaxing of different parts of the body in sequence. Exercise is a powerful stress reliever.
Aerobic exercise is the best form of exercise for reducing stress.
Aerobic exercise is associated with a lower resting heart rate and reduced risk of hypertension, muscle tenseness, depression, anxiety, obesity and stroke. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is another method of reducing stress. This is a relatively new stress-reduction technique that involves systematically testing, then relaxing most of the major muscles of the body. It is important that you go someplace where you will not be disturbed. The exercise has been shown to lower high blood-pressure and reduce feelings of tension and anxiety.