{"id":87810,"date":"2021-05-04T06:11:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T14:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/?p=87810"},"modified":"2021-05-07T09:45:58","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T17:45:58","slug":"unconventional-ways-to-manage-stress-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/unconventional-ways-to-manage-stress-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Unconventional Ways to Manage Stress This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After the tumultuous events of 2020, you might still be dealing with higher stress levels than usual. The problem compounds if you are one of the many facing continued uncertainty in the pandemic\u2019s wake. While it\u2019s natural to feel concerned, excess pressure can wreak havoc on your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you blow off some steam in a healthy way? Why not try one of these nine unconventional ways to manage stress this summer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Roam If You Want To<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s good news on the horizon if your stress stems from a nasty case of wanderlust. The European Union plans to allow fully vaccinated American tourists<\/a> to return later this summer \u2014 you can soon wave goodbye to many travel bans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you don\u2019t need the cash to afford a passport stamp to ease depression stemming from your rut<\/a> \u2014 all you require is a way to hit the road. Buy a state map and throw a dart, then hop on Google to search for nearby attractions. What do you mean, you live only miles away from the world\u2019s biggest ball of yarn, and you\u2019ve never seen it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Try Rage Yoga<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you embraced yoga and meditation over the quarantines, you no doubt know the benefits for helping you maintain calm amid the storm. However, after over a year of pandemic madness, you might crave something a little less serene to vent some steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why not give rage yoga a try? These classes feature heavy metal guitar riffs<\/a>, dirty jokes and f-bombs galore. Some even include a brewski or two if you enjoy a little extra adult relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Become a Tough Mudder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you need a little incentive to transition back to hardcore fitness after a year of at-home maintenance? Why not give yourself a push by signing up for an adventure race? Exercise is one of the best ways to relieve stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Races such as Tough Mudder have you scrambling through and over obstacles. You\u2019ll get deliciously dirty and work every muscle while bidding goodbye to pressure caused by overbearing bosses and looming deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Adhere to Martial (Arts) Law<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you took karate as a child. Why not rediscover your love as an adult \u2014 this time, trying one of these lesser-known martial arts styles<\/a> that will challenge your muscles in new ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n