How do you react when your plans fall through? Do you roll with the punches? Or does anxiety keep you from enjoying life? To a great extent, our personality determines how we deal with stress in our lives, but here are 5 things to help keep your stress under control:<\/p>\n
1. Sleep more. It\u2019s very common in our society to exist on less than 6 hours of sleep a night. But experts keep telling us we need at least 8 hours. Not just to rest our bodies, but to rejuvenate our minds. \u201cTired\u201d and \u201ccranky\u201d seem to go hand in hand. Don\u2019t use your bedroom to watch the news or finish up some work from the office. Make that room your haven, a place to relax and escape the day. Have a hot cup of tea, take a warm bath, or read a paperback to help you unwind.<\/p>\n
2. Have faith. Saying a short prayer in times of stress can give you a sense of calm, especially when the situation is one you have no control over. Studies have shown that people who trust in a higher power have lower blood pressure. Being able to forgive people also can affect your blood pressure. Holding a grudge is not good for your health!<\/p>\n
3. Turn it off. The convenience that cell phones have added to our lives can be a double-edged sword. We depend on them so much that it seems we can\u2019t live without them. This increased accessibility means not only can our loved ones reach us at any time, but so can work. If your employer legitimately needs to have your cell phone number, make sure you set clear limits on when you can and cannot be reached. Your time off is yours.<\/p>\n
4. Take a holiday. It doesn\u2019t have to be a fancy vacation resort. A day at the beach or an afternoon at the park will do. Just anywhere you can be and not think about the bills, work, or whatever tensions you may have. It\u2019s important to take time for yourself, so do it! You\u2019ll feel better with a fresh outlook.<\/p>\n
5. Treat yourself. Sign up for a yoga class at your local gym or community centre. The costs are nominal, and you\u2019ll feel more relaxed after even just one session. A monthly massage or a spa treatment is also a great way to recharge. You\u2019ll walk out feeling like a million-dollar bowl of jelly.<\/p>\n
Stress is unavoidable. But what we do about it is up to us. Experiment with these suggestions and see what works for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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