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Learn to say "no" to
reduce stress.
Too much fun can become boring.
When requests and invitations become a burden instead of being enjoyable, it is time to say
"no."
Simplify
your life to reduce stress.
Move
closer to your work, hire a maid, or shop by internet.
Delegate
responsibility to reduce stress.
Sharing duties allows time together and gets the job done faster.
Learn to relax to reduce stress.
Periodically visualize calming scenes; stretch and take deep
breaths.
To reduce stress, don't be a workaholic
Find a healthy balance between work and
play.
Break tasks into segments to reduce stress.
Break down tasks into easy-to-handle
segments and problems. It is easier to eat an elephant one bite at a
time.
Take care of your family and friends
to reduce stress.
Having
relationships in your life is less stressful.
Examine work habits to reduce
stress.
If you are constantly
stressed at work, examine your work habits. Maybe you are wasting time.
Drink water.
Consume 8-10 glasses of pure water daily.
Eat sensibly to reduce stress.
You are what you eat.
Schedule time to reduce stress.
Allow enough time to reach the place or
goal you wish without rushing.
Exercise regularly to reduce stress.
Take a vigorous walk,
Be prepared to reduce
stress.
Don't stick your head in the
sand. Being prepared stops stress in advance.
Think positive to reduce stress.
If something is stressful, make a list
of every positive aspect of your situation. This doesn't mean you should go through life as
a Pollyanna, however. Then you will rarely, if ever, be prepared--see number 19!
Improve yourself to reduce stress.
Broaden your knowledge through reading,
seminars, and self- improvement courses.
Live within your means to reduce
stress.
Constantly overspending is
definitely stressful.
Save money to reduce stress.
Consider a career change to reduce stress.
Burnout can
be very stressful. If that has happened to you, consider changing careers.
Handle stress now to reduce stress.
Putting off
stressful events only makes them more stressful. Settle matters that are troubling you "as
they occur." Procrastination usually leads to increased stress for me. And I feel so good
when I don't procrastinate.
Bonus: Choose quality friends to
reduce stress.
It is important to have friends you can trust and be yourself with. Ask
friends for help instead of being too self-reliant.
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