40 Stress Management Tips
Pick The Ones That Work Best For You.
We all need all the stress management tips we can get. Here is a program to help you feel calmer, happier and healthier with increased levels of energy and greater self-confidence. At last, you can beat stress, depression and anxiety without drugs. Many clients report noticeable results in just one week.Once you have developed a toolbox of stress relief tips, you will likely find daily coping to be considerably easier. Following is a list of 40 stress management tips to get you started on filling up your toolbox.
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Stress Management Tips 1-10
1. Breathe easily: Breathing from your diaphragm oxygenates your blood, which helps you relax almost instantly.2. Visualize calm: It sounds new age-y, but it's highly effective in reducing stress. 3. Give yourself a mini self-massage: Massage the palm of one hand by making a circular motion with the thumb of the other. 4. Try a tonic: Try a nerve tonic from your local health food store, or consult a licensed homeopath. 5. Say cheese: Smiling is a two-way mechanism. We smile when we're relaxed & happy, but smiling can also make us feel relaxed & happy. 6. Do some math: Rating your current stress level, on a scale of 1 to 10 helps put it in perspective. 7. Stop gritting your teeth: Stress tends to settle in certain parts of our bodies, the jaw being one of them. 8. Compose a mantra: Devise an affirmation -- a short, clear, positive statement that focuses on your coping abilities. 9. Check your chi: Chi is the vital life force that flows throughout the body. It regulates the body’s functions. 10. Be a fighter: At the first sign of stress, don’t complain: focus on being proactive.
Stress Management Tips 11-20
11. Write it down: Writing provides perspective. Get your thoughts down on paper.12. Count to 10: Before you say or do something you'll regret, step away from the stressor and collect yourself. 13. Switch to decaf: Wean yourself slowly, though, or you might get a caffeine-withdrawal headache. 14. Just say no: Trying to do everything is a one-way ticket to serious stress. 15. Take a whiff: Oils of anise, basil, bay, chamomile, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, rose, and thyme are all soothing. 16. Warm up: Rub your hands together vigorously until they feel warm. Then cup them over your closed eyes for 5 seconds while you breathe deeply. 17. Say yes to pressure: Acupressure stimulates the same points as acupuncture, but with fingers instead of needles. 18. Schedule worry time: Many low-grade stressors can be dealt with at a later time, when it's more convenient. 19. Shake it up: Stand or sit, stretch your arms out from your sides and shake your hands hard for 10 seconds & breathe deeply. 20. Munch some snacks: High-carb foods stimulate the release of serotonin, feel-good brain chemicals that help induce calm.
Stress Management Tips 21-30
21. Boost your vitamin intake: Take a daily, high-quality supplement with 100% to 300% the RDA’s of vitamin B.22. Don’t forget minerals: Make sure you are taking calcium, magnesium, chromium, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium & zinc, too. 23. Avoid stress formulas: Stay away from randomly formulated nutrients, such as the B-complex. Quality counts. 24. Admit it: Pay attention to your personal stress signals to slow the build up of negativity & anxiety. Everyone is different. 25. Space out: Stare out the window and find something natural that captures your imagination. 26. Try tea: Try the calming properties of chamomile, catnip, passionflower, skullcap or kava kava tea. 27. Take a walk: It forces you to breathe more deeply and improves circulation. 28. Soak it up: Nothing is more stress relieving than a hot bath. 29. Play a few bars: Music soothes the savage “stress” beast. Try some classical. 30. Fall for puppy love: Petting an animal for just a couple of minutes helps relieve stress. Get a dog.
Stress Management Tips 31-40
31. Practice mindfulness: Heighten your awareness of the moment by focusing intently on an object. Mindfulness leads to relaxation. 32. Dial a friend: Sharing your troubles can give you perspective, help you feel cared for and relieve your burden. 33. Stretch: Muscles tighten during the course of the day. Stretching loosens muscles and encourages deep breathing. 34. Say a little prayer: Studies show that compared with those who profess no faith, religious & spiritual people are calmer & healthier. 35. Make plans to do for something nice: Looking forward to something provides calming perspective. 36. Goof off: It temporarily removes you from potentially stressful situations. 37. Straighten up: Slumping restricts breathing & reduces blood & oxygen flow to the brain. 38. Tiptoe through the tulips: Tending your garden helps get you out of your head & lets you commune with nature, a known stress reliever. 39. Put up a wall from time to time: Be clear about your limits, and stop trying to please everyone all the time. 40. Follow a routine: Routine allows us to take a mental break. Sometimes it’s nice not to have to think.
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