Reduce Stress – 5 Effective Ways to Achieve Greater Inner Peace
This is how you can bring your nervous system back into balance – with simple exercises for everyday life.
Introduction
Whether it's tight deadlines, social obligations, or constant online presence: Stress is a constant companion in modern life. In the short term, it can drive us – but in the long run, it makes us ill. Chronic stress weakens the immune system, disrupts sleep, and increases the risk of mental health disorders.
The good news: You can actively do something about it. Not just during your next vacation, but every day. In this article, you'll discover 5 practical methods to reduce stress and strengthen your inner balance.
What happens in the body during stress?
Stress activates your sympathetic nervous system – the part responsible for fight or flight. Adrenaline and cortisol are released, pulse and blood pressure rise. If this state persists, your body can no longer recover adequately.
The goal isn't to avoid stress completely, but to regularly bring your system back to the "rest mode": the parasympathetic state.
5 Ways to Specifically Reduce Stress
1. Breathe Yourself Calm – with the 4-6 Method
Sit comfortably. Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds, pause briefly, and then exhale through the mouth for 6 seconds. Repeat this for 2–3 minutes.
This exercise has been shown to lower pulse and stress hormones.
Tip: Perform the exercise in the morning and evening – or as a "reset" when you feel overwhelmed.
2. Movement as a Stress Vent
Just 15 minutes of walking can help reduce stress. Movement dissipates excess energy and promotes the production of happiness hormones like serotonin.
Tip: Walk without a goal. Keep your phone in your pocket and focus solely on your steps and breathing.
3. Seroton Sessions: Combined Relaxation for Body and Mind
With Seroton technology, you can address stress on multiple levels. Guided content, like body scans, PMR (Progressive Muscle Relaxation), or soothing sounds are combined with synchronized massage impulses.
This targeted activation helps your relaxation system – physically and mentally.
4. Set Boundaries: Consciously Say "No"
Stress doesn't only come from too much, but often from too little delineation. Ask yourself: Do I really need to do this now? Or can I allow myself a break?
Tip: Maintain a "Not-To-Do List" – with things you intentionally leave out to create space for yourself.
5. Establish Routines – for Your Nervous System
Our bodies love rituals. Regular sleep times, breaks without screens, set moments for self-care help to lower your stress level in the long term.
Tip: Schedule at least 10 minutes each day just for yourself – for example, with the Seroton app or a breathing exercise.
Conclusion: Stress is Manageable – When You Take Time for Yourself
You don't need to radically change your life to become more relaxed. It's enough to regularly incorporate small breaks. With simple methods, conscious breathing, movement, and physically tangible experiences like Seroton, you bring your nervous system back into balance.
And the best part: Your body will thank you – with more energy, better sleep, and inner peace.
