10 exercises to overcome anxiety and stress

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10 Exercises to overcome stress and anxiety
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Introduction

• A healthy person needs to be healthy both
  physically as well as mentally. In the present
  world, mental illness has became a major issue as
  it can be compared to cancer or other major
  diseases in the world.
• Anxiety disorder is the mental disorder
  characterised by the feeling of worry or fear
  that are strong enough to interfere with ones
  daily life. There are millions of people in the
  world who are suffering from anxiety or stress.
• If you think you are one of the million people
  who are suffering from anxiety and stress, then
  this presentation will help you to overcome
  anxiety and stress.

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Biking

• Physical exercise always has been the best way to
  reduce stress and anxiety.
• Getting sweaty with biking as a sport can also
  help you lower your stress and anxiety level.When
  you go biking, you tend to channel your sense of
  coordination and exploration as well which gives
  you the opportunity to divert your thoughts and
  attention.
• Moreover, biking gives you an ample supply of
  fresh air. With the frequent changing of the
  environment, your mood will more likely be more
  uplifted.

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Dancing

• Dancing greatly helps you to express yourself in
  an exceptional way. It enhances your memory
  through memorising the steps, cooperation, and
  coordination.
• Getting yourself active with dancing can also
  help you lose weight, have healthier lungs and
  heart, and gain stronger bones.

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Hiking

• Hiking is a good activity to engage yourself in
  if you want to have fun with nature. Hitting
  different trails gives a breath of fresher air in
  a more thrilling way.
• It can also develop your sense of direction,
  responsibility, and awareness of nature
  conservation.

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Kickboxing

• This activity includes skilful punching and
  kicking movement implemented with discipline.
• An enhanced balance, flexibility, and
  coordination are some of the influences of
  kickboxing to whoever practices it. Its a great
  way of punching and knocking down stress and
  anxiety.

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Swimming

• Swimming is helpful to prevent and stun stress
  and anxiety.
• The calming and relaxing effect of water while
  swimming is incomparable. A 30-minute swimming
  session thrice a week will be able to reduce your
  stress levels, boost your mood, and prevents the
  sudden attack of depression and anxiety.

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Tai Chi

• This exercise called tai chi is also prominent to
  be one of the most efficient exercises for this
  benefits both physical and mental health.
• According to careful studies, tai chi boosts
  flexibility, immunity, muscular strength and aids
  in relieving pain which lead to achieve peace and
  serenity and push away the stress and anxiety.

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Yoga

• One of the major tips you can do to win the
  battle over stress and anxiety is by learning
  yoga exercises. With its unique movements and
  positions, like tai chi, yoga helps you loosen up
  while enhancing your flexibility and physical
  strength.
• With controlled breathing exercises and enhanced
  focus, yoga can absolutely help divert your
  attention rather than minding about your stress
  and anxiety.

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Pilates

• Named after the creator, Joseph Pilates, Pilates
  exercises are now one of the fastest booming
  exercises today. Its best known for its
  well-ordered movements and mat exercises.
• It targets the flexibility, coordination, and
  focus of a person who does it. One of the
  exceptional benefits of Pilates exercises is
  toning your body.
• Pilates exercises manage stress and relaxation,
  enhance memory and brain improvement, and
  excellent treatment in curing depression and
  anxiety.

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Gardening

• Gardening is a mood-booster and by engaging
  yourself in it for about 30-45 minutes a day can
  burn from 150-300 calories.
• Gardening is one of the easiest ways you can aim
  for stress and anxiety and eventually shoot them
  down. Moreover, in this way, you can have a
  little time interacting and connecting with
  nature.

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Team activities

• Surrounding yourself with your family, closest
  friends, and more people who can bring out the
  best in you is highly advisable. Thats why team
  activities or activities that are done by a group
  are best for you to say goodbye to stress and
  anxiety.
• The more people you interact with, the more
  people who can lay their hands to you to help you
  in your downtimes.

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Summary

• The cause of anxiety disorder is still unknown.
  But it is like other forms of mental disorders,
  they stem from a combination of things, including
  changes in your brain and environmental stress.
• These exercises can help an individual who is
  suffering from anxiety and stress.

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