Movement for Stress Management
Movement can improve your mood, help brain health, memory, sleep quality and relaxation. It can help you lose weight and increase your energy levels too!
- Take a quick walk up and down a few flights of stairs.
- Exercise 30 minutes daily … not necessarily all at once.
- Try simple side bends and twists to increase circulation, wake you up, and enliven the lymphatic system.
- Release and arch your back to release tension.
- Massage your temples in a rhythmic circular motion for 2 minutes.
- Massage your scalp for 2 minutes. Start at the top of your head and gently work your way to the base of your scalp.
- Place a tennis ball between your shoulder blades against a wall and move up and down to create counter pressure. Be careful not to roll across your spine.
Additional Resources for Stress Management:
Stress Reduction with Pets
Neck Stretches
Massage for Headaches