Stress can escalate until your neck is sore, your heart is racing, and you feel completely overwhelmed. Stop the stress cycle with these 10 quick and easy tips:
# 1 ~ Take Deep Breaths. Breathe in through the nose and exhale through your mouth. Deep slow breaths at least 10 times...
#2 ~ Visualization. Close your eyes and picture your favorite place. Beach? Mountains? Island far far away? I like picturing myself walking on a beach smelling the ocean air..
#3 ~ Prioritize. Write down your top 3 priorities for the day and then the ones that if you can get to them great otherwise let those wait.. Don't think too far ahead..that's an easy way to get overwhelmed again!
#4 ~Relaxing music. I get so much more done while listening to good music! It puts me in a better mood and overall just makes me feel better.
#5 ~ Positive self-talk and avoid joy-suckers! Tell yourself positive thoughts (like, "I love my new haircut and now I can't wait to go out to dinner!" Steer clear of anyone that drains you emotionally or is continually whiny and dreary..Life is too short people!
#6 ~ Laugh at yourself! This is something I struggled with for so long and am trying hard to teach my children the value of being able to accomplish this. It's actually pretty fun to laugh at yourself! ;)
#7 ~ Choose stress-free snacks. Sugar can make you feel great during stressful times but when you crash you end up worse off than before. Choose high-protein snacks like nuts, yogurt, carrots or apples (add peanut butter to your apples and it's a double power boost!)
#8 ~ Change the channel or simply turn off the TV. The news is depressing so if you are going to watch TV choose a comedy or something light-hearted with a feel good ending.
#9 ~ Random acts of kindness. Nothing feels better than doing something nice for someone else.
#10 ~ Make your own happy hour. Give yourself a break and do something you love for an hour...reading, a walk with your dog, or a glass of wine with a good friend. ;)
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