Tips to Manage Stress

Living your best everyday is not about eliminating all the stressful situations from your life, but to learn how to manage them, so it won’t affect badly on yourself. Don’t allow feelings like "there’s nothing you can do about stress" lead you. Stress management is all about taking charge: of your lifestyle, thoughts, emotions, and the way you deal with problems. There is no perfect solution to managing stress, because each of us respond differently, but there are steps you can take to relieve the pressure and regain control.

Remember: You have control over your lifestyle, thoughts, emotions, and the way you deal with problems. Therefore, these should be the starting points in stress management. Change the stressful situation when you can, and your reaction when you can’t!

1. Step back from the problem. This will help clear your head. If you can’t remove the stress, remove yourself.

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2. Get moving. This will release endorphins that can boost your mood and make you feel good.

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3. Engage socially. Communicating with another human being will make you feel safe and understood.

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4. Avoid unnecessary stress. You are still in charge of your own life, so make decisions.

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5. Change the stress situation. When you can’t eliminate the stress, try to alter it in your benefit.

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6. Accept the things you can’t change. Even when difficult it is sometimes the best solution on the long run.

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7. Adopt a healthy lifestyle. This will increase your resistance to stress.

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8. Make time for fun and relaxation. This will make you stronger and help you overcome the depressing situations.

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If you feel like the stress in your life is out of control, it’s time to take action!

Resources:
      www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/
      www.adaa.org/tips-manage-anxiety-and-stress