This blog post is a compilation of the best stress relief activities in Kenya.
Relieving stress is very important when treating skin diseases because acne, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, rosacea and urticaria are made worse by stress. Therefore if you have any of these conditions, ensure that you engage in a stress relief activity that you enjoy atleast once a week. If you don’t have these skin conditions, make sure that you also engage in stress relieving activities as a preventative measure since stress can make you sick.
It is important to note that the best stress reliever is an activity that you enjoy doing that helps you relax. This can be as simple as taking deep breaths since this is one of the quickest way to immediately relieve stress. You can also engage in any of the other stress relief activities described below.
Stress Relief Activities in Kenya:
Attend Our Stress Management Workshops
At Almasi Skincare we offer Stress Management Workshops since stress worsens so many skin conditions. Our workshops are the perfect stress relief activity since they teach you how to relax and manage the stressors you encounter in your day to day life.
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Spa Visits
If you have been asking yourself, “Where can I go to reduce stress?” the answer is a spa. This is because spa visits also double as great stress relief events because the ambience in spas and the treatments they offer are usually very relaxing.
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Park Visits
There is no medical pill to stop stress however you can take a chill pill to reduce stress by visiting one of the many parks in Nairobi or other parts of Kenya.
Christian Events
Christian events can serve as stress relief events especially if you are a Christian. Examples include Church services, Christian women meetings like high teas and Christian men meetings like sporting events.
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Other Social Events
You can attend social events since a good number also double as stress relief events. Examples include outdoor music concerts, watching a movie in a theatre or attending a painting event.
Stress Relief Activities in Kenya:
Take An Aromatherapy Bath
Take an aromatherapy bath to relieve stress.
To take an aromatherapy bath, add 3 drops of a relaxing essential oil like lavender and Roman chamomile to your bath water and soak in it for 10 minutes. Once you inhale the essential oil, it travels to the brain where it results in relaxation.
You can also take an aromatherapy bath by adding soothing bath salts or stress-relieving bath bombs to your bath water and soaking in it for 10 minutes.
Therefore take an aromatherapy bath when you are stressed.
To buy lavender essential oil or bath bombs WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 or visit our Self Care Shop.
Give Yourself A Massage
Give yourself a massage to relieve stress.
Massaging yourself by applying pressure and motion to your muscles reduces tension which helps you relax. You can massage on your scalp, face, neck, arms, legs, feet and other parts of your body using your hands.
You can also give yourself a massage using a wooden body massager. A wooden body massager relieves muscle strain and relaxes the muscles which reduces tension in the body. It also improves circulation of blood in the muscles.
When massaging your body, you also need to use a massage oil. We recommend using the Nice and Lovely Body Oil as a massage oil because it is made of 4 natural oils namely sweet almond oil, apricot oil, avocado oil and sunflower oil. It also has a sweet, fruit scent and it penetrates the skin easily leaving a non-greasy feel.
Therefore give yourself a self-massage when you are stressed.
To buy a wooden body massager or Nice and Lovely Body Oil WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 or visit our Self Care Shop.
Give Yourself A Facial
Give yourself a facial to relieve stress.
Massaging your face during a facial reduces tension in the face which results in relaxation. Enhance the experience by using face masks, eye masks, and lip masks which leave your skin soft and smooth.
Therefore give yourself a facial at home when you are stressed.
To buy face masks, lip masks, eye masks WhatsApp 0721 963 156 or visit our Self Care Shop.
Giving yourself a manicure
Give yourself a manicure and pedicure to relieve stress.
Massaging your hands and feet during a manicure or pedicure reduces tension which helps you relax.
Therefore give yourself a manicure and pedicure at home when you are stressed.
To buy manicure tools WhatsApp 0721 963 156 or visit our Self Care Shop.
Burn Scented Candles
Burn scented candles to relive stress.
Scented candles help you relax because of the soothing aromas they produce when burning. Their gentle light also provides the perfect ambiance for relaxing.
Therefore burn scented candles when you are stressed.
To buy a scented candle WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 or visit our Self Care Shop.
Learn Aromatherapy In Nairobi Kenya
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for their healing effects. Studies have proven that essential oils like lavender are beneficial for managing stress because of their relaxing effect. Other essential oils like peppermint are beneficial for relieving mental fatigue due to stress.
At Almasi Skincare we have a resident Aromatherapist who offers Aromatherapy Classes where she teaches you how to use essential oils to manage stress by making home spa products like relaxing body massage oils, body scrubs and soothing bath salts. WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 or email almasiskincare@gmail.com to book your Aromatherapy Class.
Click Here To Learn How To Use Essential Oils
Journal In The Evening
Write in a stress-release journal in the evening to relieve stress.
A study found that journaling helped reduce stress. Another study found that it reduced mental distress and improved wellbeing.
Journaling is also useful for stress management because it helps you identify the sources of your stress so that you can deal with them effectively. It also helps you track your stress symptoms so that you can identify your triggers and control them.
Writing down your thoughts and feelings also helps you sort out your thoughts and manage your emotions. It also helps you gain valuable self-knowledge by helping you identify negative self-talk and behaviors so that you can change them with positive self-talk and behaviors.
Journaling is also a form of catharsis since it helps you release the negative emotions and feelings brought on by the stressful situation and this brings emotional healing.
Therefore, each evening write down your thoughts and feelings in your Stress Release Journal so that you can let go of the things that stressed you during the day.
To buy a journal WhatsApp 0721 963 156 or visit our Self Care Shop.
Journal In The Morning
Write in a gratitude journal in the morning to improve your mental health.
A study found that grateful people had less stress, better mental health and a higher quality of life.
Writing in a gratitude journal is also beneficial as it reduces stress by making you focus on the good things in your life. Focusing on positive things also results in the release of serotonin which causes feelings of emotional well-being.
Things that you can write down in your gratitude journal include persons who positively impacted your day, the fact that you woke up, money that you received, the sun shining, overcoming a challenge, birds singing outside your window, food to eat, your pet, a great book to read, a job you love, and loving friends and family.
Therefore, each morning, write in your gratitude journal 3 things that you are grateful for.
To buy a journal WhatsApp 0721 963 156 or visit our Self Care Shop.
Drink Herbal Tea
Drink herbal teas to relieve stress.
Tea is accepted universally as a comfort drink. Chamomile tea is even known for its relaxing benefits.
Drinking green tea also helps you relax since it contains L-theanine which reduces the body’s psychological and physiological response to stress. Green tea also has very little caffeine when compared to coffee and it contains many antioxidants which provide numerous health benefits to the body.
Therefore drink herbal teas when you want to relax and relieve stress.
Exercise Physically
Exercise physically to relieve stress.
If you have been asking yourself, “How can I get immediate relief from stress?” know that the answer is found in physical exercise. Moving your body burns circulating stress hormones and this reduces the harmful effects of stress on your body since stress can make you sick.
What is most wonderful about this is that it does not matter which exercise you choose to engage in since this study found that all types of exercise were beneficial for stress management.
In Nairobi and other parts of Kenya you can do this by jogging around your home, taking classes in a gym or taking part in sporting activities in your nearest health club. Therefore, choose an activity that you enjoy and stick with it until you reap its benefits since exercise is the number 1 stress relief in the world.
Therefore exercise for a total of 2 hours each week.
Meditate
Meditate to relieve stress.
Meditation is an effective relaxation technique because studies show that it reduces stress and improves mental well-being. This is due to the fact that when you meditate and focus your mind on one thought, you enter a deep state of relaxation since you eliminate all other thoughts in your mind. In addition, meditation also reduces the symptoms of stress like tachycardia as it slows your heart down.
For the optimum results, meditate on a phrase that speaks to your stressful situation. For example, if you facing a financial crisis, you can meditate on “I will make money online”. If your mind wanders from the phrase you are meditating on, gently draw it back to the phrase.
For supernatural results, meditate on phrases from your faith. For example, if you are a Christian, you can meditate on the Scriptures as this will help you face your money challenges more confidently like With God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)
Therefore meditate everyday and especially when you are stressed.
Breathe Deeply
Breathe deeply to relieve stress.
Deep breathing, which is also known as abdominal breathing is the fastest way to counter the body’s response to stress.
To breathe deeply, place your hand on the abdomen and breathe in through your nose until your abdomen rises. Hold your breath for a few moments and then exhale completely until your abdomen falls. Repeat breathing like this several times and you will begin to feel relaxed.
For optimum results, combine deep breathing with imagery and words that help you relax. For example, as you breathe in you can visualize yourself receiving peace and relaxation. When you exhale you can imagine yourself expelling stress, tension and negativity.
Therefore practice deep breathing every day and especially when you are stressed.
Practice Guided Imagery
Practice guided imagery to relieve stress.
Guided imagery is another effective relaxation technique that involves imaging yourself in a stress-free situation by using all your senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).
For example if you find yourself in the middle of a stressful situation, you can remove your mind from the stressful place by imagining yourself on a beautiful beach. See the bright, blue skies above you and the calm, blue waters stretching out infront of you. See the golden sand around you and the palm trees near you. Hear the branches of the palm trees swaying in the wind and the ocean waves lapping on the shore. Feel the warm rays of the sun on your face and the sand between your toes. Smell the wind from the ocean and taste the drink in your hand.
Therefore practice guided imagery whenever you want to detach from a stressful situation and relax.
Eat Dark Chocolate
Eat dark chocolate to relieve stress.
A study found that eating 40 grams of dark chocolate daily for 2 weeks reduced stress in female medical students.
Dark chocolate contains antioxidants which reduce stress hormones. Savoring it as a treat also helps reduce stress emotionally. Dark chocolate also contains magnesium which relaxes the mind and body.
Therefore eat dark chocolate with atleast 70% cacao when you are stressed.
Go for a Walk
Walk to relieve stress.
Walking is a type of physical exercise which deserves a special mention because it is one of the best de-stress activities for it allows you to change your scenery and puts you in a different frame of mind. Walking is also one of the restful activities that do not need special equipment.
Therefore take a walk whenever you begin to feel stressed because even a 15 minute walk can enable you to cope better with your stress.
Laugh
Laugh to relieve stress.
Make a point to laugh every day since laughter is an excellent stress reducer which aids muscle relaxation and relieves tension. The Bible even tells us that A merry heart is as good as medicine. (Proverbs 17:20)
Therefore, ensure that you laugh each day by watching comedy on TV or your favorite comedian on YouTube or reading a funny book.
Read a Book
Read a book to relieve stress.
A study done by the University of Sussex found that reading can reduce stress by more than 60%. Reading also provides you with a healthy escape as it transports you from your stressful world to the imaginary world in the book
Therefore read a book in your favorite genre when you are stressed.
Listen to Music
Listen to music to relieve stress.
Music is an effective medium for relaxation because listening to slow tempo music quietens your mind and allows you to release your stressors. Listening to upbeat music on the other hand, will put you in an optimistic mood allowing you to forget your stressors.
Therefore listen to your favorite genre of music when you are stressed.
Sing
Sing to relieve stress.
Singing lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol and relieves stress and tension in the body. Singing also results in the release of endorphins which are the body’s feel-good hormones.
Therefore, sing your favorite songs when you are stressed.
Dance
Dance to relieve stress.
Dancing results in the release of the body’s feel-good hormones which are know as endorphins.
Therefore dance to your favorite music when you are stressed.
Watch a Movie
Watch a movie to relieve stress.
Watching a movie relieves stress because it provides a distraction from your stressors. Watching movies also results in the release of dopamine which results in feelings of pleasure.
Therefore, watch your favorite movie when you are stressed.
Knit
Knit to relieve stress.
Knitting has a calming effect on the mind which helps you relax because of its repetitive motion. Knitting is also able to distract your mind from your stressors as you focus on the knitting process.
Therefore, knit, sew or crotchet when you are stressed.
Paint
Paint to relieve stress.
Painting distracts your mind from your stressors as you focus on the creative process. Studies also show that creative activities reduce stress and promote well being.
Therefore, paint, draw or doodle when you are stressed.
Do Puzzles
Do puzzles to relieve stress.
Doing puzzles and other mindless activities enables you to relax as they take your mind off the things that are stressing you.
Therefore do puzzles and engage in other mindless activities like scrolling on social media sites or sorting books on a bookshelf according to color when you are stressed.
Create your own relaxation routine by picking 5 ways to relieve stress like deep breathing while stretching your body, followed by reading your favorite book while sipping green tea and burning a scented candle.
Practice Retail Therapy
Shopping or retail therapy is a common activity for relieving stress in Nairobi Kenya because it can boost your mood and make you feel a bit happy. Buying things you consider as “treats” is even better since it acts as a “pick-me-up” activity that makes you feel even better.
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Share in the comments section your favorite activities for stress relief activities in Kenya.
