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How to De-stress

Caesar the No Drama Llama visits Barlow students on January 21st before finals week to bring some lunchtime relaxation.
Caesar the No Drama Llama visits Barlow students on January 21st before finals week to bring some lunchtime relaxation.
Kiana Kenworthy

Did you know that chronic headaches are just one of the many symptoms you may find yourself with while dealing with stress? Not only that, but it can also profoundly affect your physical health. 

Stress can cause you to have chronic headaches, lack of focus, insomnia, depression, and more. Here are a few things you can do to lower your daily stress levels. 

One of the best things you can do for yourself is exercise. Doing this helps pump endorphins (a feel-good chemical) into your brain. 

Another thing you can practice is taking 15-30 minutes out of your day to get away from screens and meditate, anything from taking a walk to doing yoga. Meditation can lower your blood pressure, help you calm down before bed, and bring you back to a focused and calm state. 

Finally, one of the most important things you can do for your body and health is to maintain proper eating habits; this means cutting back on fast food to keep your meals balanced. A healthy diet gives your body the energy to handle significant life events that could be mentally and physically draining. 

When you practice reducing the stress levels you hold on to, you reduce your risk of severe health conditions, too! Some of these are obesity, heart disease, consistently high blood pressure, and depression. Your brain is a vital organ; taking care of it should be one of your top priorities.

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