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Twenty-Five Tips for Dealing with Stress



1. Go to bed 15 to 30 minutes earlier at night.

2. Reduce or eliminate caffeine.

3. Get a massage.

4. Journal - write down your thoughts and feelings.

5. Allow your self some personal time every day.

6. Improve your appearance. Get a haircut, new outfit, or manicure.

7. Read a book.

8. Take a long, warm bath or sauna.

9. Nourish your friendship circle.

10. Limit activities with negative friends.

11. Be an optimist.

12. Hug your family members and friends.

13. Pray - Try the Serenity Prayer: "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference."

14. Do volunteer work.

15. Start a hobby.

16. Catch your breath.

17. Get away for an afternoon, a day or a weekend.

18. Learn yoga.

19. Go to a movie.

20. Simplify your life.

21. Learn to say no.

22. Schedule worry time. Keep worry time to a half hour and work on solutions during that time.

23. Don't procrastinate.

24. Help someone.

25. Laugh out Loud.

Courtesy MayoClinic.com


 

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