2. 5 Quick Ways to Handle Stress
Stress is fast becoming
the biggest health
problem in our modern
societies. Financial
pressures, work
pressures, family
pressures – so much to
do so little time to do it
all!
Here’s 5 Quick Ways to ease the pressure and relieve
stress:
3. 5 Quick Ways to Handle Stress
1. Make time to switch off from the
daily trials and tribulations and
relax for at least one hour every
day. Just shut the world out and
do something you enjoy.
Reading, playing a musical
instrument, Taking a walk in
nature, taking a relaxing bath
with music and candles (and
maybe a glass of wine) are all
great ways to unwind and will
be extremely beneficial to your
mental health.
4. 5 Quick Ways to Handle Stress
2. Take time to get some distance
from your problems so you can
gather your thoughts. If possible,
take a day or even a weekend
away from your usual
surroundings, somewhere
peaceful, and relax. Take a
journal along so you can jot
down any ideas. Distance away
from problems can bring clarity
and by relaxing, you’ll be calmer
and solutions will come far easier
than when you’re in the heat of
battle.
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3. When you are faced with a
change in your life, try to find the
positives associated with the
change and embrace change
instead of resisting it. Every
change presents an opportunity
for you to grow and there are
always positives to find in even
the most trying of circumstances.
Change doesn’t bring stress, it’s
all about how you react to
change and if you react in a
negative way, you will do
yourself no end of harm.
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4. There always seems to be an
endless list of jobs that need
doing: repairs around the home,
paperwork, car maintenance,
throwing out junk, cleaning the
patio, weeding the garden – on
and on and on! Make a list of all
of these chores and then
schedule something I call a
“Blitz Day”. On this day, you will
rise early and spend the whole
day sorting out each of these
jobs. Just blitz through these
irritating but necessary tasks.
This will get rid of them and
leave you with a awesome
sense of accomplishment.
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5. Treat yourself to a pamper
day. This is a day where you
escape from the hustle and
bustle of everyday living and
enjoy some stress-free time.
You’ll also feel great and
give your well being a huge
boost. On this day, have a
light workout, a swim, a
sauna, a Jacuzzi, a steam
room. A massage would be
nice and if you have access
to one, a Turkish baths will
give you an invigorating
experience. Try to do this at
least once a month, it is an
excellent stress-buster.
8. 5 Quick Ways to Handle Stress
The 5 Quick Tips here will help you to significantly reduce
your stress levels but they’ll only work for you if you put
them into action. Give them a go – you’ll be amazed at
the results!
