During this time of economic uncertainty, everyone is sitting on the edge of their seats, hoping for the best that they are able to sustain their regular source of income, be it as an employee or as a business owner.

We also pray and hope that our monies which are put into what we deemed as safe investments would remain intact. It is indeed a stressful time for all. So here are some practical tips to help you de-stress, relax and stay calm in your everyday life.

1. Think positive and happy thoughts
Worrying about the worst things that could happen doesn’t help. By thinking and worrying about them, it doesn’t mean they won’t happen. Sometimes, negativity breeds negativity (this is the law of attraction, if you believe it). So why not think positive and happy thoughts and hope that you will attract positive things in life?

2. Brainstorm and think of solutions
Whilst we remain positive on the outlook of things, it doesn’t harm for us to think of alternatives of what we can do just in case we are faced with the worst of scenarios. You can think about tapping on your other talents and skills which could earn you some additional income on the side as a means to earn more. If you are able to start on it and see some results, you may even feel more confident that it can grow into something bigger if you continue to work on it. Who knows, it can be something so successful that you may want to consider doing it full time instead of keeping your day job!

3. Spend more time with your family
It’s always good to spend time with family members. Cultivate more happy moments and enjoy that quality time you have. A family often builds a happy foundation for an individual. After all, if you trace back your very reason of wanting to make more money, more often than not, you will find that it is because you want to provide better for the family, so that they are well cared for and happy. Remember that money does not buy happiness.

4. Read more books
Spend more time to read. Read things that you find pleasure in, be it a hobby, interest, novels, self improvement tips, etc. Reading increases your knowledge and makes your brain active through what you are digesting. So spend your time doing something useful instead of being idle and let your mind wander to the many worries that could take a toll on you.

5. Use scent to help you relax
If you have trouble sleeping or can’t help having worries in your mind, try to use relaxing scents to help you calm down. Lavender essential or fragrance oils are very popularly used to help people stay calm and also to sleep better. You can either burn some aromatheraphy oils or scented candles or even place potpourri around the house.

6. Go out on more outdoor activities
If you enjoy outdoor activities such as camping or even a simple picnic but have not had the time to do them more often, this is a good time to set aside some time to indulge more in these activities that bring you pleasure. Being out and about helps to refresh and revitalise you mentally and emotionally. You will also tend to leave behind your worries when you spend time doing something that you enjoy. Besides, getting fresh air and having more greens around you when are you outdoors is rather healthy!

7. Indulge in comfort food
Some people have a list of food stuff that they find therapeutic in times when they feel stressed. The more common types of food include ice cream, chocolate, cakes, a hot cup of tea or coffee, a warm bowl of chicken soup, etc. We each have our own preference, so indulge yourself in some comfort food once in a while just to soothe your soul.

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7 tips to de-stress during the economic downturn