10 Ways to Reduce Stress – Useful Tips for Lowering Stress

6. Learn to say NO! The majority of stressors in modern life are caused by individuals taking on too much. Too many demands on a person’s time give them little time for themselves or their families. It’s okay to say no. If you are already overwhelmed, don’t take on coaching a little league team or volunteering at the local soup kitchen.

7. Number 7 in this list of 10 ways to reduce stress – if you do have the time, volunteer. By becoming a mentor to a child, volunteering to help hand out coats to the homeless, or helping with the local food drive, you are focusing on something else. One of the best ways to forget your own troubles (even if for a few hours) is to help someone else. In addition, helping others also changes your brain chemistry, relieving stress.

8. Next up in this 10 ways to reduce stress – take a nap. Find 15 minutes in your day where you can catch a nap. We all remember those days in kindergarten when afternoon nap time was required. As children we resented it, as adults we miss it. Say yes to the nap. A 15 minute nap can be a wonderful restorative.

9. Watch what you eat. Skipping meals is not a good stress reliever, and has shown to increase your stress levels. Skipping meals can cause fluctuations in your blood sugar levels (even if you are not diabetic), which can lead to irritability and fatigue. Plan to eat small mini-meals throughout the day to keep your body properly fueled and ready for what life throws at you.

10. Last up in this list of 10 ways to reduce stress – find something to laugh about. Watch a funny movie, listen to a comedy CD, or call up a friend and tell jokes. Laughter changes your body chemistry and allows you to relieve stress.

We hope you find the above 10 ways to reduce stress useful.

While it is impossible to completely eliminate stress, you can take steps to manage it, cope with it, and deal with it. Whatever technique(s) you choose, remember to have fun.

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