Tips from your inner child: 10 ways to relieve stress.

In childhood, we intuitively find simple ways to de-stress. But in adulthood, unfortunately, we often forget about them. What does this mean? It means that you do not need to look for new techniques in the fight against nervous tension. It is enough just to remember the "well overlooked old".

1. Fantasize

In childhood, we often imagine something cheerful and pleasant; imagine ourselves strong, skillful, best in something ... and all this happens easily and naturally.

Fantasizing, we help ourselves to preserve this creative spark, spontaneity and immediacy - all this strengthens mental well-being. In addition, developed imagination makes it easy to learn visualization techniques, which, in turn, are also effective in stress release.

2. Sleep at the daytime

Some children love the "nap time", others hate him, but almost all of them sleep in the afternoon. Alas, many adults consider daily sleep a sign of laziness or apathy. In fact, we can well afford taking a little nap, leaning back on the back of the chair or even putting your head on the table - it helps relieve tension and increases our performance.

Of course, in practice it is not always feasible, but if the schedule allows you, you should sometimes let yourself have a short daytime sleep.

3. Hug your loved ones more often

Remember how in childhood, when you felt bad or scared, your mother hugged and comforted you (or someone else from the relatives), and you felt better immediately. You quickly calmed down and felt safe. Do not forget now how important the physical contact and emotional support for your loved ones is.

4. Play with pets

We are almost sure you had a special friend in childhood – a dog, a cat, a hamster, a parrot or a fish. Remember what emotions did you experience communicating with your beloved pet? Let we all grow up, but this "effect" does not change over the years.

On the contrary, researches state that pets help us fight hypertension better than many medicines, motivating us to lead a healthy lifestyle and providing greater emotional support.

5. Sing

In childhood, we constantly sang something, not being shy of anyone. Do we often, being adults, let ourselves at least whistle the melody?

Try to add musicality into your life: set yourself free and sing – be it loud or quiet, with other people or alone when you take a shower. Do not try hitting the right notes, but just enjoy the process. Singing is a wonderful, fast and effective way to deal with stress.

6. Play games

As children, we constantly played something: for example, hide-and-seek, tagging, tic-tac-toe, sea battle. As adults, we often don't have enough time for entertainment, but don't underestimate their potential to fight stress!

7. Draw, sculpt, invent

Almost all of us constantly drew something in childhood. But creative self-expression with the help of felt-tip pens, brushes, pencils is not only for children and professional artists.

Creativity helps us live and process our emotions, express ourselves and, of course, relieve stress. In addition, we get a tangible result that can be framed and hung on the wall.

8. Keep a diary

As teenagers, many of us kept diaries. This method of dealing with stress is great for adults, as research confirms. Try writing about your emotions or dreams, or keep a gratitude journal. You will feel better for sure.

9. Play team sports

As children, we constantly divided into teams and played – football, basketball, volleyball, hide and seek. Now, team sports can bring us a double benefit, bringing physical activity and new opportunities for communication into our lives.

10. Allow yourself to dream again

"Who do you want to be when you grow up?" Do you remember how you usually answered in childhood? And what are you doing now? If your life is one constant stress, it may be worth returning to this issue.

Are you really doing what you dreamed of? Imagine your ideal life and think about what you can do now to get a little closer to your dream.