The Single Biggest Thing That You Can Do For Yourself Today

The single biggest thing that you can do for yourself today, is for a few moments, relieve the stress of daily living. If you can do that, then you will have a window of opportunity to find serenity, calmness and a few moments of happiness.

How does one relieve stress? One must get the happy brain chemicals flowing. This can be done by exercise. If you are unused to exercise, now is the time to take your legs out for a walk in the outdoors to clear your mind. If you are fit, your exercise can be a little more strenuous, like swimming, jogging or going to the gym. The best exercise is outdoors because not only are your eyes seeing different things, which is like candy for the brain, but you are getting fresh air as well.

Other ways of relieving stress are visiting a relative or friend and giving a hug. Human contact makes our bodies secrete oxytocin, which is a happiness hormone. One can also change brain chemistry by meditating, or relaxing to music.

You deserve a break from stress today, and you should give your body and mind such a break. It is the single biggest thing that you can do for yourself today.