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4 Stress Outlets Every Professional Woman Should Try

Everyone gets overwhelmed by stress sometimes. It’s totally normal, especially for a twenty-something just breaking into her first job or first internship while still trying to learn the ropes!

The key isn’t to have zero stress in your life, but to have a healthy outlet to release your stress. Here are four stress outlets The Brand Girls thinks every professional woman should try:

EXERCISE

This is a well-known one and that’s because it’s so effective. Whether it’s a mile run or a Cross Fit session, a work out can help you channel your stress (and it’s good for you, too!).

MEDITATION

According to Huffington Post, celebrities from Oprah to Kobe Bryant swear by meditation to stay healthy. It’s a great form of self-care!

GIVE YOURSELF A DEADLINE

My personal favorite technique is giving myself a deadline to be stressed.


I take a moment to acknowledge that I have a lot going on in that moment and I’m feeling stressed and overwhelmed.

Then I give myself the next 30 minutes (or hour/day/3 days depending on how big my  stressor is) to whine about it, but then when my deadline arrives I have to get up and conquer my to-do list.

DANCE IT OUT

Dancing can be an incredible release because it’s fun AND a form of exercise. Feeling burnt out after a stressful work day? Head home and crank up the music while you’re making dinner - see how it makes you feel!

Written By: Jasmine Williams
Brand Girls Client + BG Blog Intern
www.linkedin.com/in/jasminecwilliams/