How can you reduce stress?
Identify the causes – Look for the causes of stress in your life and try to find ways to reduce them, avoid people who stress you out or reduce contact with them, reduce activities that cause stress when possible, and do not take on more than you can handle at one time.Find healthy ways to deal with stress – Spend time with friends, get proper amounts of sleep, take a walk or exercise to burn off the stress, or find a relaxing hobby.
Remove unhealthy habits that add to stress – reduce caffeine intake, stop smoking, reduce or eliminate alcohol intake, do not use drugs each of these may seem to reduce the stress but it is a temporary fix, not a solution and may even increase the stress.
Learn to manage your time – Time management can help you avoid being late or feeling overwhelmed, which will reduce stress.
Get organized – clean up clutter and organize your areas,it can help you find things faster, plus less clutter often reduces stress.
Find time for fun – Find time to relax and engage in relaxing activities.
By: James Clapper, graduate level intern, Loring Therapy, LLC
Adapted from: http://www.anxietydepressionhealth.org/relaxation-stress-management.htm
Mind-Body Relaxation, Stress Management, and Meditation guide to overcome anxiety, depression, and addiction. For a more information please look at the book, I Want to Change My Life by Dr. Steven M. Melemis.
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