2 min readNever have we been so stressed as we are in today’s society. The constant pressure to be digitally present and always available makes us more stressed than ever. Stress is, without a doubt, one of the greatest threats to public health today. In this post, we’ll go through how you can live a more stress-free life and manage the stress once it arises.
Digital stress
Today’s society is getting more and more digitalized, which on the one hand, is good because it has made a lot of things more efficient. On the other hand, it has also led to people being constantly online, available, and reachable, making the line between work and free time more blurry.
A great tip for having a healthier digital life is setting limits for yourself. You could, for example, have a specific time during the day, possibly right before bedtime, to put away all your electronics to have some downtime and relax before going to sleep. Another great tip is to turn off the notifications on your phone before bedtime. Getting time off from screens and gadgets is essential for a healthy digital life.
Stress down with workouts.
Workouts have been proven to solve anxiety, whether dealing with digital stress or something else. Research has shown how high physical activity can decrease the risk of heart disease. What happens in your body during a workout is that the stress levels decrease, which makes you feel more relaxed and less stressed.
Relax with a massage
Fifteen minutes of massage before bedtime is a fantastic way to help the body relax. Through massage, the substance oxytocin is also released in the body, relieving pain and lowering the heart rate, blood pressure, and the levels of stress hormones. If you stand a lot during the day, you can, for example, massage your calves and thighs before going to bed. One tip is to use your Flowgun or Flowpillow for this!
