Pete Alexander2x TEDx Speaker and best-selling author helping transform burned out workers into engaged colleagues.

Stress Relief Tool - Exercise

21 Nov 2018 · 1 min

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Exercise distracts from stress and worry. The speaker used hiking, cycling, and hanging from a pull-up bar for 30 to 60 seconds during a divorce, which relieved tension and saved money on chiropractor visits. Small moves throughout the day, like taking stairs or a 10-minute walk, make a real difference.

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Exercise can be a wonderful form of stress relief. According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise can help distract you from your daily worries. I certainly know, as I used hiking and cycling to help improve my mood during my divorce. I also used a pull-up bar, such as you see behind me, for stretching my tight back and my shoulders after work. I would just hang from the bar for anywhere from 30 to 60 seconds, letting my vertebrae open up and relieve all that tension in my body. Not only did the stretching help improve my mood and my overall feelings in my body, but I saved a bunch of money not having to go to the chiropractor every week to get my body adjusted. Now, getting a little exercise isn't a lot of work. Maybe take the stairs instead of the escalator or the elevator at work. Or maybe just take a 10-minute walk at lunchtime instead of just sitting at your desk. I know you're busy, but 10 minutes makes all the difference in the world. Whatever it is, just move. Just move a little bit during the day. Your body will thank you for it.