simple guidelines for less stress, easy way to create a life of joy and excitement.

1. DAILY STEPS FOR
LESS STRESS
“More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment.
More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate.”
- Roy T. Bennett
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2. 1. MANAGE
YOUR TIME
Flexible little routines lower stress by
increasing daily predictability
Remember that your schedule doesn’t
need to be rigid
Create short lists for today and
beyond the weekend
Say out loud what you are grateful for
each day
“time is most valuable coin in your
life. You and you alone will determine
how that coin will be spent. Be
careful that do not let other people
spend it for you”- Carl Sandburg
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3. 2. PREPARE FOR
THE DAY
Take 10 minutes each evening to
prepare for the next day
Write down meal plans and pack
lunches ahead of time
Pick out clothing, set out shoes, and
put items you need in one place
Call or arrange meetings with positive
and/or funny friends
“the best preparation for tomorrow
is doing your best today” –H.
Jackson Brown Jr.
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4. 3. ENJOY THE
LITTLE THINGS
Slow down and enjoy the moment you’re
in
Focus on the details of your everyday
activities
“sometimes the little things make a
big difference “ –Nino Varsimashvili
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5. 4. MOVE OFTEN
Regular exercise reduces stress and
improves health
Small spurts of activity work well even
if you can’t schedule a workout
A 10 – minute walk can be as beneficial
as a 45 – minute workout to relieve
anxiety
“an early-morning walk is a blessing
for the whole day” –Henry David
Thoreau
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6. 5. LAUGH
OFTEN
Laughter.……
Releases endorphins that improve mood
and immune health
Lowers level of the stress hormones
cortisol and epinephrine
Improves management of physical pain
“ laughter is wine for the soul –
laughter soft, or loud and deep,
tinged through with seriousness – the
hilarious declaration made by man
that life is worth living” –Sean
O’Casey
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7. 6. ENJOY
NATURE AND
CREATIVITY
Spending time outdoors is a natural
antidepressant
Natural scents and sights have a
calming effect
Take time to enjoy art, music, and
dance
“look deep into nature, and then you
will understand everything better” –
Albert Einstein
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8. 7. BREATHE
DEEPLY
Take 5 minute to breathe slowly and
deeply when we feel anxious
Slow breaths reduces stress hormones
in the body and lower heart rate and
blood pressure
“if you want to conquer the anxiety
of life, live in the moment, live in
the breath” – Amit Ray
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9. 8. MEDITATE
DAILY
Meditation is about finding inner peace
You don’t have to learn to meditate
Find simple way to clear your mind like
taking a bath or listening to soft music
Focus on your breathing (see step 7)
“become slower in your journey
through life. Practice yoga and
meditation if you suffer from ‘hurry
sickness’. Become more introspective
by visiting quiet places such as
churches, museums, mountains and
lakes. Give yourself permission to
read at least one novel a month for
pleasure” –Wayne Dyer
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10. 9. KEEP A JOY
JOURNAL
Journaling promotes reflection and
organization of thoughts
Entries can be long or short
Journal positive situations,
achievements and the little things
Remember what you are grateful for
“this pouring thoughts out on paper
has relieved me. I feel better and
full of confidence and resolution” –
Diet Eman
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11. 10. SLEEP WELL
“sleep is the best meditation” –Dalai
Lama
“Think in the morning. Act in the
noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in
the night.” – William Blake
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12. SOURCES
• http://www.livescience.com/35957/-lower-stress-tips.html
• http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/blissing-out-10-relaxation-
techniques-reduce-stress-spot
• http://www.womenhealthmag.com/life-stress?fullpage=1
• http://www.athlete.net/2011/02/23/reduce-stress-in-the-great-
outdoors/
• www.uhmchealthblog.com
• www.pinterest.com
• www.goodreads.com/quotes
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