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Stress Management Techniques

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Stress Management Techniques: dealing with stress might seem like a battle that you can never win, but you can learn how to manage the stress in your life. Here are some stress management techniques that work:

  • Get enough sleep – Studies show that lack of sleep can contribute to stress
  • Eat your breakfast – Even if you have to get up fifteen minutes earlier, it is important to eat something nutritious in the morning.
  • Get some exercise – The next time you are feeling stressed during the day, take a few moments and “get moving.” Do a few jumping jacks, walk around the block, try doing a few arm and leg stretches, and within a few minutes that stressful feeling will start fading. Recommended types of exercise.
  • Focus on a positive attitude – Your attitude is your most prized possession, and is something that you and only you own and control. No one can take it away from you. Keep a positive attitude, and you will be helping to keep stress out of your life.
  • Don’t sweat the small stuff – Learn what is important in your life and let the rest of the problems fade away.
  • Learn how to relax – Take a deep breath and let go of the tension. Read a book, watch a funny movie or go for a quiet walk. You will soon discover that your stressful problems are a thing of the past.
  • Avoid stressful situations – Don’t get caught up in other people’s problems and stressful situations. You have enough of your own stressful times to deal with.
by "Alex" Caroline Robboy, CAS, MSW, ACSW, LCSW

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