The first strategy that helps me control my stress is meditation. Meditation is a practice in which an individual trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness. Meditation is a great practice for controlling my stress level. I started to meditate twice every week in …show more content…
Kick boxing is a group of stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching. I believe kick boxing helps me release some mental frustration out of my system. Kicking boxing has three variations which are karate, Muay Thai and western boxing. I’m currently training in the Muay Thai variation which is a kick boxing practice that incorporate the elbows and knees. I started kick boxing approximately three years ago and ever since I started my blood pressure have been low and healthy.
The last and most commonly used strategy that treats my stress level is to listen to music. I listen to a specific music genre based on how I’m feeling. For example when I’m angry I listen to rap artists such as 2Pac or Snoop Dogg. I’ll also listen to a slower tempo of music such as R&B in order to quiet my mind and unwind my muscles. Listening to music can have a profound effect on the emotions and the body. Music instantly changes my mood and lowers my stress level, so it can guide me through the rest of the