7 Ways To Combat Tension so You Can Feel Healthy and Vibrant

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Have you ever woken up with severe neck pain, suffer from achy shoulders, or can’t seem to get your TMJ dysfunction to go away? These problems seem to come out of nowhere; however, they are often an accumulation of your everyday habits.

If you are not feeling your best it is time to make a change. Imagine what it would be like if you felt amazing and were pain-free. Prioritize your health and your body will take care of you. Here are 7 ways to combat tension so you can feel healthy and vibrant.

1. Be Cognizant

Pay attention to your body throughout the day and notice how you are feeling. If you have any discomfort, pain, or tingling take note. It lets you know when something is not right, all you have to do is train yourself to notice. In his book Healing Ancient Wounds, John Barnes mentioned that injuries happen when you are not fully aware and present in your body.

2. Move

Movement is very therapeutic- your body doesn’t like staying in the same position for long periods of time. When you feel tension or pain, change how you are sitting or standing up. Whenever I catch up with friends we end up sitting for hours. When I forget to change how I am sitting, I end up with glute and lower back pain by the end of the night.

3. Breathe

When you are stressed or overthinking your breathing changes. It becomes more shallow and forced, and sometimes you even find yourself holding your breath. This is because you are disconnected from your body. If you recognize the moments when your breathing has changed, you are able to bring yourself back into a relaxed state of mind.

4. Ground

When you have difficulty returning your breathing back to normal and feel fuzzy-headed, anxious, or unfocused, it is an indication that you need to ground. Do this by visualizing roots reaching from the base of your spine towards the middle of the earth and beyond. Picture all stagnant energy filtering down through your roots and returning as pure light. Grounding helps you avoid tension by staying centered and relaxed.

6. Hydrate

Dehydration causes muscle cramps, fatigue, brain fog, and irritability. The blood flow to your muscles diminishes when you are not drinking enough water, which decreases the amount of circulation and nutrients they are receiving. It also makes you more susceptible to stress because it affects your mood and mental clarity.

7. Stretch

The quickest way to combat stress is to take time out of your day to stretch. This helps counter the pain and tension that comes with a busy schedule, prevents injury, and improves your posture and circulation. It even elevates your mood and cognition because it releases endorphins and connects you to your breath.

You deserve to feel amazing! Pay attention to how you’re feeling throughout the day and don’t forget to take breaks. When you learn to take care of your needs first you have more energy to accomplish all of your daily tasks. Self-care is not a luxury, it is a necessity.

Learn what foods nourish your body the most and always stay hydrated. Never stay in position all day. Make sure you are moving your body and stretching your tension away. Stay mindful and make changes to improve your health. Give yourself permission to feel healthy and vibrant.