Anxiety, nervousness, worry, feeling overwhelmed, and lack of sleep can cause increased blood pressure, and a barrage of other stress related illness. Heres some way you can help reduce your stress at home.

1. Focus on your breathing:
- Start with your eyes closed, and begin to take deep breaths, inhaling through your nose, and exhaling through your mouth. While inhaling (through the nose)(count slowly to 6), letting your stomach fill with air like a balloon. Then exhale (counting again slowly to 6), and let your stomach deflate. Do this for a few minutes to calm and relax your mind.

2. Tense your muscles, then relax:
- Start seated, and begin with clinching your hands together (making a fist) for 12 seconds; then relax them. Next do your forearms, upper arms, chest, abs, upper and lower legs. This will release some tension, causing a feeling of warmth and relaxation.

3. Stretching:
- Start with a 5 or 10 minute warm up; go for a jog, or bicycle ride. Once you've got your blood moving, its time to start stretching. Hold each stretch for 30 seconds, and do not bounce during the stretch. This can be extremely relaxing, and be a big help in fighting stress.

4. Epsom Salt Baths:
- Taking a nice warm bath along with epsom salt can be very relaxing for both the body and mind. Try some aromatherapy, or listen to some nature music to help in releiving stress.

These tips will help you relax your muscles, body, and mind after a long event or work day.