{"id":53055,"date":"2022-04-18T07:59:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T12:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/?p=53055"},"modified":"2024-04-06T06:28:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T06:28:16","slug":"how-to-surf-your-stress-away","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/news\/how-to-surf-your-stress-away\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Surf Your Stress Away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even though the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/342693477_The_Impact_of_Physical_Activity_and_Sport_on_Mental_Health\"><u>link<\/u><\/a>\u00a0between sports in general and mental health is well documented, surfing is an effective stress therapy that is often overlooked.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2021.721238\/full\"><u>Research<\/u><\/a>\u00a0shows that surfing can improve the mental health of military veterans, people living with disabilities, and vulnerable youth. Other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8552065\/\"><u>studies<\/u><\/a>\u00a0have also concluded that surf therapy can assist in alleviating anxiety and depression.<\/p>\n<p>But how can you make surfing and stress relief work for you? This is the question we set out to answer in this article.<\/p>\n<p>To better understand how surfing can help with stress release, let\u2019s start by looking at stress and its causes. Because surfing allows you to exercise and interact with nature, we will also look at the connection between exercise, spending time in nature, and surfing.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>What Is Stress?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6111 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/beyoungoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Depositphotos_stock-photo-sad-and-upset-woman-deep._S-e1646902901373.jpg\" alt=\"Surf Your Stress Away\" width=\"349\" height=\"233\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The online information service published by the United States National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus.gov, defines\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003211.htm\"><u>stress<\/u><\/a>\u00a0as the \u201cfeeling of emotional and physical tension.\u201d The same source adds, \u201cIt can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.\u201d<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003211.htm\"><u>According<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to MedlinePlus.gov, stress is the body\u2019s reaction to a challenge or demand. The site adds that stress can be positive if it happens in short bursts, such as when you have to meet a deadline or try to avoid danger. On the other hand, prolonged stress could be detrimental to your health.<br \/>\nStress can be chronic, the more harmful type that develops over the long term, or acute, referring to the more common short-term stress.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b><\/p>\n<p>Signs Of Stress<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>MedicalNewsToday.com\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyoungoutdoors.com\/how-to-surf-your-stress-away\/#definition\"><u>reports<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that when your body is under stress, it \u201cproduces larger quantities of the chemicals cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine,\u201d triggering the following reactions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Amplified muscle preparedness<\/li>\n<li>Sweating<\/li>\n<li>Alertness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><b>Causes Of Stress<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The American Stress Institute\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/daily-life\"><u>lists<\/u><\/a>\u00a0some common causes of stress:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Job pressure<\/b><\/strong>: \u00a0Related to tension linked to coworkers, bosses, or overworking.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Money<\/b><\/strong>: Stress could be triggered by termination of employment, reduced earnings in retirement, or unexpected expenses.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Health<\/b><\/strong>: Terminal or chronic illness or other health crises.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Relationships<\/b><\/strong>: Divorce, death of a loved one, loneliness, or a misunderstanding between friends.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Poor nutrition<\/b><\/strong>: Examples include drinking too much caffeine or eating unhealthy food with a lot of refined sugars or unhealthy fats.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Media overload<\/b><\/strong>: Associated factors include television, radio, internet, email, and social networking.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Sleep deprivation<\/b><\/strong>: This leads to other challenges like poor performance at work or school that could trigger stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><b>How Does Exercise Relieve Stress?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6112 alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/beyoungoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Depositphotos_stock-photo-workout-in-a-fitness-gym._S-e1646903190607.jpg\" alt=\"How Does Exercise Relieve Stress\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to stress, the good news is that you can relieve it. One way to decrease stress is by participating in some form of exercise.<\/p>\n<p>The nonprofit academic medical center focused on integrated health care, education, and research, Mayo Clinic, supports the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/exercise-and-stress\/art-20044469\"><u>idea<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that \u201cExercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever.\u201d It adds, \u201cBeing active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Mayo Clinic\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/exercise-and-stress\/art-20044469\"><u>lists<\/u><\/a>\u00a0a few ways in which exercise helps relieve stress:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It increases the release of the brain\u2019s feel-good neurotransmitters, known as endorphins.<\/li>\n<li>By mimicking the effects of stress and helping your body deal with stress.<\/li>\n<li>Its meditating effect comes from the fact that exercise allows you to focus on your body\u2019s movements.<\/li>\n<li>It boosts your confidence and improves your mood as you start to have a good relationship with your body.<\/li>\n<li>It helps you sleep better, ensuring that you have the energy to meet life\u2019s demands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><b>The Connection Between Nature And Well Being<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Apart from exercise, another way of releasing stress is spending time in nature. This is a view supported by the American Heart Foundation, which\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/spend-time-in-nature-to-reduce-stress-and-anxiety\"><u>proposes<\/u><\/a>, \u201cSpending time in nature can help relieve stress and anxiety, improve your mood, and boost feelings of happiness and wellbeing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you look at what spending time in nature involves, it\u2019s easy to see why it can relieve stress. For instance, spending time in nature allows you to get free exercise, boost your Vitamin D levels (which is good for healthy bones, teeth, and muscle), and lets you meet people.<\/p>\n<p>The idea that spending time in nature can help you reduce stress is also supported by the South University\u2019s counseling and psychology department\u2019s Dr. Susanne Preston, a clinical mental health counselor.<\/p>\n<p>Preston\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.southuniversity.edu\/news-and-blogs\/2016\/08\/spending-time-in-nature-for-your-health-how-outdoor-activities-improve-wellbeing-102984\"><u>says<\/u><\/a>, \u201cResearch has shown that spending time in nature has been associated with decreased levels of mental illness, with the strongest links to reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, in addition to increased self-esteem.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>How Surfing Affects Mental Wellbeing \u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we have shown how exercise and nature can help you reduce stress, let\u2019s look at how surfing, as a form of exercise and an opportunity to spend time in nature, could be the cure for stress.<\/p>\n<p>Frontiers for Young Minds is a journal focused on connecting kids to science experts and scientific information. In an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kids.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/frym.2019.00070\"><u>article<\/u><\/a>\u00a0entitled \u201c<em><i>How Surfing Could be a Treatment for Mental Illness<\/i><\/em>,\u201d the journal focuses on \u201cthree areas that highlight important elements of surfing that make it a good activity for making beneficial changes in the brain.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Facilitates An Interaction With Nature<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We have already noted how interacting with nature has stress-relieving benefits.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyoungoutdoors.com\/how-to-surf-your-stress-away\/#ref2\"><u>According<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to Frontiers for Young Minds, \u201cSpending time in nature seems to lower stress levels, help the prefrontal cortex to focus, and lead to lower levels of mental fatigue. These effects are even greater if the physical activity is in the presence of water.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The effects of interacting with nature through surfing have been recognized by the United Kingdom National Health Services (NHS), which funds\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.waveproject.co.uk\/\"><u>The Wave Projects<\/u><\/a>\u00a0program. This initiative uses surfing as a form of therapy.<\/p>\n<p>Ireland\u2019s national public service media, Raidi\u00f3 Teilif\u00eds \u00c9ireann (RT\u00c9),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rte.ie\/brainstorm\/2021\/1118\/1261693-surfing-mental-health-surf-therapy\/\"><u>reports<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that the surf therapy facilitated by The Wave Projects is so effective that doctors are now prescribing it for patients suffering from stress.<\/p>\n<p>The YouTube channel SurferToday has produced a video explaining how surfing improves mental health. Check it out below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"How Surfing Improves Mental Health\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/27qfwO6uSjE?feature=oembed\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><strong><b>High-Intensity Physical Activity<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you are carrying the surfboard into the water, setting yourself up to confront and ride the waves, or keeping your balance in rough seas, surfing is a demanding physical activity. We have already noted the benefits of physical activity.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Balancing Risk And Reward<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The physical and mental activities involved in surfing are pretty demanding. However, it is the demanding nature of surfing that makes surfers want to get into the water. Their ability to conquer these challenging environments brings the feel-good effect.<\/p>\n<p>The Frontiers for Young Minds\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyoungoutdoors.com\/how-to-surf-your-stress-away\/#ref2\"><u>notes<\/u><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0that \u201cscientists know that those moments of feeling good involve activity in the reward pathways of the brain, including those in the prefrontal cortex.\u201d The same source adds, \u201cA chemical in the brain called dopamine plays a role in feeling good.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Frontiers for Young Minds\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyoungoutdoors.com\/how-to-surf-your-stress-away\/#ref2\"><u>concludes<\/u><\/a>, \u201cSurfers report the good feeling they get when catching a wave, and this feeling may help with managing their mental health so that they have lower levels of depression and anxiety than the general population.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Other Health Benefits Of Surfing<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dealing with stress and other mental health challenges should be viewed from a holistic angle (the belief that parts of human health are interconnected). Therefore, it is vital to look at how surfing affects not only mental health but also the individual\u2019s overall health.<\/p>\n<p>The Victoria State Government\u2019s (Australia) Better Health Channel\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/surfing-health-benefits\"><u>notes<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that paddling improves cardiovascular fitness, which keeps conditions like high blood pressure at bay. The same source also says that paddling strengthens muscles.<\/p>\n<p>Having a stronger body will allow you to have the energy to live a fuller life, exercise, and spend time in nature. All these could have stress-reducing benefits.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>How To Make Surfing And Stress Relief Work For You<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6113 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/beyoungoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Depositphotos_stock-photo-attractive-tattooed-girl-black-bikini._S-e1646903283508.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Surfing and Stress Relief Work for You\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all great to know that surfing can help me deal with my stress, but how do I make surfing and stress relief work for me?<\/p>\n<p>Repeller.com, a website that covers style, fashion, and shopping, tells the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/repeller.com\/surf-tips-that-help-reduce-stress\/\"><u>stories<\/u><\/a>\u00a0of people who use surfing to take their stress away every day.<\/p>\n<p>One of the lessons we can learn from\u00a0Repeller.com is that it can be challenging to find time to surf regularly when you have a family. The website cites the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/repeller.com\/surf-tips-that-help-reduce-stress\/\"><u>story<\/u><\/a>\u00a0of how\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/repeller.com\/surf-tips-that-help-reduce-stress\/\"><u>Brandon Holley<\/u><\/a>, a 50-year-old surfer, finds the time to surf while also being a single mom to a 9-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>Holley\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/repeller.com\/surf-tips-that-help-reduce-stress\/\"><u>says<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that she uses her surfing time to connect with her kid, so they surf together.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/repeller.com\/surf-tips-that-help-reduce-stress\/\"><u>Jee Mee Kim<\/u><\/a>, a principal for an economic development and real estate consulting firm, says that to be able to surf her stress away, she had to move closer to the ocean.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/repeller.com\/surf-tips-that-help-reduce-stress\/\"><u>Kit Keenan<\/u><\/a>\u00a0is an 18-year-old surfer who says, \u201cNot only has surfing become a meditative outlet for me growing up, but it has also become a family bond.\u201d She also advises family members to make time to surf together.<\/p>\n<p>From these stories, it\u2019s clear that to make surfing\u2019s stress relief benefits work for you, you need to find a way to make the time, have the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyoungoutdoors.com\/product-category\/surfboards\/\"><u>right surfboard<\/u><\/a>, and, if you can, move closer to the ocean. This could do wonders for both your mental and physical health.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beyoungoutdoors.com\/how-to-surf-your-stress-away\/\">Original post<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even though the\u00a0link\u00a0between sports in general and mental health is well documented, surfing is an effective stress therapy that is often overlooked. 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