Lower Stress and Promote Happiness in Your Life

Listed below you will find some ways to combat stress:

1. Remember To Be Thankful For Your Kids.

Not only is your family a blessing but generally if you look close enough you can find humor in almost everything they do. We have all heard of the phrase \”Kids have the darndest quotes,\” well its true. Learn to laugh with them.

2. Take Control Over Your Time and Schedule.

You will be much more capable of dealing with stress if you remember to maintain a good handle on your work and relationships. If you can keep this control, you are more likely to remain focused and stress free. Planning your time out is key.

Remember to leave room for unexpected events – both negative and positive. Be adaptable in rearranging your agenda. Get up 15 minutes early in the morning. Allow an extra 15 minutes to get to all appointments. Avoid procrastinating on important or urgent tasks. Whatever needs doing, do it immediately. Do the unpleasant tasks early, so that you won\’t have to worry about them for the rest of the day. Keep an appointment or record book. Don\’t just rely on your memory.

Say \”no\” to requests that you cannot accomplish. Delegate trivial tasks. You must remember that you don\’t have to do it all yourself. Crack a job into separate tasks and assign them to people with the suitable skills.

3. Stay in Shape

Strive and get some habitual exercise such as brisk walking, swimming or whatever appeals to you. Pick up a sport you\’re interested in. Aerobic exercises can really reduce your stress factor. Working out also improves sleep and gives you time to focus and thing about other things. It also promotes the release of natural soothing chemicals in your body. Do not result to excessive exercise, however, as this may have the opposite effect and might lead to more depression.

4. Look For A Support Group.

You can manage stress much better if you have other people helping and supporting you. Did you know that married people and people who are outgoing (always meeting with friends), have considerably low levels of stress in their lives?

Choose positive friends who are not worriers. Friends who continually put you down or talk gloomily about life will increase your anxiety. Invite your friends to help you talk out a problem and get it off your chest. A long-distance call to an old pal can be great therapy.

5. Take Breaths Deeply and Slowly.

Calm down and focus on your stomach and chest. Breath out slowly. Repeat this process several times. Follow your breath as it flows in and out. Do not overcome or have power over it all at once. This is a great way to relax in the midst of any stressful occurrence. By remember this exercise it allows you to find a breathing pattern that is the most relaxing for you.

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Lower Stress and Promote Happiness in Your Life