How to stress less
By Mindspace
If you are finding your mind constantly racing, or feeling overwhelmed by things that once felt simple? You’re absolutely not alone in this. Mindspace can help.
Mindspace offers a range of piano led ambient and ethereal music, sound healing frequencies and soundscapes, together with a large library of natural nature sounds and vistas where you can be alone and at peace in nature.
Among other approaches, managing your daily screen time, introducing mindfulness practices, and making space for gentle movement like walking or stretching may help ease stress and reduce anxiety.
Stress is a widespread global issue, with various studies highlighting its prevalence.
Chronic stress affects approximately 10–30% of adults worldwide, with up to 70% of adults reporting daily feelings of stress, according to data from the American Institute of Stress. These numbers are rising, especially in fast-paced, digitally connected societies.
An estimated 284 million people globally suffer from anxiety disorders, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study, many of whom experience prolonged stress as a root cause or trigger.
Additionally, Harvard Health explains how ongoing stress can weaken the immune system, disrupt sleep, and increase the risk of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and depression—making it not just a mental burden, but a physical health threat as well.
Mindspace can help
Make a habit of using any of our following soundscape formats we offer and feel calmer. Notice tension soothing away and emotional overwhelm ease.
Moods
Offer immersive, long-form sound journeys featuring piano led soundscapes and sublte sounds from nature all designed to gently settle the mind, lessen anxious over-thinking, whilst guide you into a quieter, more centred emotional space.
Calm
For when you want to be alone in nature - be it on the shoreline, standing next to a brook, close by a waterfall, or simply listening to the endless patter of gentle rain. Pure authentic nature sounds to help signal safety to the nervous system and encourage the mind and body into deep, calming relaxation.
Realms
Combine ambient music soundscapes with serene nature visuals, offering a gentle, grounding escape from stress and helping you return to a place of inner stillness and emotional ease and peace.
Sound Frequencies
Such as Solfeggio tones, and Alpha frequency range Binaural Beats can help reduce stress by calming the brain’s activity, restoring balance and promoting a sense of clarity, peace, and emotional harmony.
Try our Calm soundscape for Stress, below.
7 Habits to embrace To help lower stress and anxiety
Embracing habits and tips within your everyday routines can really help ease feelings of overload, overwhelm and stress. anxiety.
The easy to follow habits include moving your body more regularly, exploring calming practices like meditation, and choosing nourishing, balanced meals throughout your day.
For those who struggle with mindfulness and meditaion, listening to gentle calming music can often bring about a lowering of stress and anxiety levels more easily and naturally.
Below, we answer some of the commonly asked questions around how to lower stress and how to reduce it quickly and other useful and practical habits and tips.
How can Mindspace reduce stress ?
Mindspace offers a range of sound frequency, soundscape and nature sounds to help bring a calming rhythm into your day. Permit Mindspace to be your gentle guide, offering moments of stillness that can ease the tension in your body and mind. Even just a few minutes of listening - whether to soft nature sounds or peaceful frequencies - can help lower the emotional pressure and overwhelm within.
Through our catalogue of music soundscapes Mindspace support and ecourages you to pause, exhale, and soften.
If calm doesn’t arrive right away, allow yourself to simply be. Tune into the sound of waves, wind, or gentle melodies, and let your nervous system settle in its own time. Honour these mindful pauses - they are are not only a healthy habit but an act of kindness to your whole self.
What are the 5 R's of stress management?
Managing stress gently begins with the 5 R’s: Rethink, Relax, Release, Reduce, and Reorganise.
By rethinking unhelpful thoughts, allowing your body and mind to relax, and releasing tension through movement or expression, you start to soften stress from the inside out.
Reducing overwhelm by simplifying your schedule, and reorganising your space or habits, can help bring more ease and clarity into your day. Each small step is a quiet act of self-care.
What calms stress down?
Soothing stress often begins with small, mindful choices. Moving your body - whether through a walk, a stretch, or yoga can gently release tension and lift your mood.
Nourishing yourself with balanced meals, sharing laughter with someone you trust, or taking a few quiet moments to breathe and meditate can all bring a sense of calm. Even setting gentle boundaries and saying what you need can ease the weight on your shoulders. Little by little, these moments create space for peace.
How to deal with anxiety when alone?
You don’t have to carry it all alone.
When anxiety feels overwhelming, especially in quiet moments alone, tending to your inner world with care becomes essential. Mindspace offers gentle tools to guide you -soothing soundscapes, calming frequencies, and mindful visuals that support deep breathing and presence.
Taking time to move your body, listen to something beautiful, or simply sit with a peaceful Moment can help ease anxious energy. Reaching out to loved ones, doing something that brings you joy, or seeking support when needed are all part of nurturing your well-being.
How to relieve stress quickly at home?
When you're feeling overwhelmed at home and the outside world feels far away, Mindspace can bring calm to you, right where you are. Begin with your breath - slow, deep inhales and exhales, guided by our calming Frequencies to ease the nervous system.
Let peaceful visuals and soft soundscapes from our Moments or Realms collections create a sense of movement and spaciousness, even from your chair or bed.
Open a window for a touch of natural light, and let our gentle music lift your mood. Whether you're lying down, sitting quietly, or simply needing stillness, Mindspace offers a comforting companion to help you feel more grounded and at ease—without needing to step outside.
How to minimise stress levels?
Creating small moments of care throughout your day can gently protect you from stress before it takes hold.
At Mindspace, we believe in nurturing the nervous system proactively - with soft soundscapes, calming frequencies, and mindful pauses that restore your inner balance. Starting the morning with a peaceful Moment or a few deep breaths can set the tone for a steadier day.
Taking quiet breaks with our Realms or Calm sessions helps release tension before it gathers.
By weaving gentle rituals into your routine, you create space for ease, clarity, and resilience - so stress finds fewer places to settle.
What calms stress down?
When stress rises, what often helps most are the quietest things. Slow your breathing, soften your shoulders, and let the world ease its grip.
Mindspace offers gentle support in these moments - calming frequencies, nature-filled visuals, and peaceful soundscapes that invite your body and mind to settle. Listening to soft music, focusing on the rhythm of your breath, or simply resting in stillness can guide your system back to safety. Stress begins to loosen when you return to yourself with care, one soothing breath, one peaceful note at a time.
