There is a lot in today’s press about the impact that stress has on people’s health. There is no getting away from that – but it can be managed. Modern life for most people is extremely hectic and can lead to anxiety but making time for yourself is a must and should be your number one priority. Easier said than done, right? Well here are three great ways to get those stress levels down that won’t cost you much. Read on to find out more:

Join local church/community groups

It is easy to get detached from what is going on around you in 2019 and levels of loneliness and isolation are in themselves causing problems for people. That is why having strong friendship circles or local community groups can be a massive help.

Getting involved with the churches and community groups in the area where you live can not only be rewarding but will help reduce stress and worries. There will be plenty of activities on your doorstep so you won’t have to travel (saving an expense), while most things run by churches are free to join.

Play free online games

Playing games is one of the best ways to reduce stress and millions of people do so on a regular basis. Now, we all know that consoles cost a lot of money but thankfully there are loads of free games out there on the market.

Most of these can be downloaded to play on your phone. The will be so many different genres that you are bound to find one you like. Adventure games and strategy games have become huge in the last few years and many operate on a “freemium” basis – in other words, you can play for free as long as you like but the option is there to pay for added bonuses, should you choose to. Online casino games are another option and, again, there is a way to save by taking advantage of free spin offers. Many of these require no deposit, allowing you to access the entertainment offered by a whole range of different casinos. Also generally available for mobile, once you have them on your phone or device they will be easy to access whenever you feel life is getting on top of you.

Free Apps, the world at your fingertips

Modern Yoga by Joellepearson (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Free Apps are brilliant. You can find loads of them out there that are specifically designed to help relieve stress. Yoga, an activity that is proven to have health benefits, can now be done with the help of free apps. As can mindfulness, or short sets of exercises that you can carry out to help you feel energised.

Whatever you fancy trying, there is an app, group or game out there that will help you get started and lead you to a stress-free life.