13 Tips to Ease Stress
1. Use
these tips to help keep stress at bay.
2. Ask
yourself what you can do about the sources of your stress. Think through the
pros and cons. Take action where you can.
3. Keep
a positive, realistic attitude. Accept that although you can't control certain
things, you're in charge of how you respond.
4. Stand
up for yourself in a polite way. Share your feelings, opinions, or beliefs,
instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive.
5. Learn
and practice relaxation techniques. Try breathing exercises,meditation, prayer, yoga,
or tai
chi.
6. Exercise regularly.
You'll feel better and be more prepared to handle problems.
7. Eat
healthy. Avoid too much sugar. Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and
lean protein. When you're stressed, you'll probably want less-nutritious comfort
foods, but if you overdo them, they'll add to your problems.
8. Try
to manage your time wisely.
9. Say
no, where you can, to things that would add more stress to your life.
10. Make
time for hobbies and interests.
11. Get
enough rest and sleep.
Your body needs time to recover from stressful events.
12. Don't
rely on alcohol, drugs, or food to help against stress. Ease up on caffeine, too.
13. Spend
time with people you love.
14. Talk
with a counselor or take a stress
management class for more help.
