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7 Ways to Manage Your Stress



Stress. Everyone has it in one form or another. It is a natural human response that prompts us to face challenges and to overcome difficult situations in our day-to-day lives. Stress can be positive by keeping us alert and ready to avoid danger, but it can also have a negative impact on our health and overall well-being when we continue to experience it without any periods of relief or relaxation.


Here are seven ways to manage stress:


1. Balance work and Home ~ Are you spending too much time in the office? If so, focus on spending more time at home doing something relaxing and fun. While you are at it, why not schedule yourself for a nice body massage?


2. Eat Well and Exercise ~ Well-nourished bodies perform better. Always start the day with a good breakfast! Eat a healthy diet of organic fruits and vegetables and try to avoid processed foods, sugar, and red meat. In addition, get moving! Studies show that exercising not only reduces stress levels, but also your chances of catching certain illnesses and diseases.


3. Limit Alcohol and Stimulants ~ Alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine can temporarily relieve stress, but in the long run, they have negative impacts on your health and can even make it worse. It is always better to just stay well hydrated and drink plenty of water instead. Limit your alcohol intake or stop altogether. If you're a smoker and need help quitting, read this helpful article.


4. Get plenty of sleep ~ You need to get at least seven to eight hours of sleep so your body can properly cope with stress . If you have difficulty sleeping, make a regular bedtime schedule and avoid electronic devices and cell phones before bed. You can also try some relaxation techniques such as imagery and breathing exercises.


5. Spend time with others ~ Catch up with a friend for lunch or make a call to a family member. Spend time in nature with your pet. Studies show that even a little time with a companion can reduce your stress levels and also cut anxiety in half.


6. Take a vacation ~ Sometimes you just need to get away so you can recharge and reset your stress tolerance. Just remember to leave your laptop and cellphone at home!


7. Pray ~ If you are a person of faith, pray daily and pray often (1 Thesasalonians 5:16-18). Spending time alone with our Creator can help you to put things in perspective. When we leave our troubles with God, there is no need to worry about anything. We can place our trust in Him and have faith that He will direct our paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). Not that it is needed, but I will mention it anyway, studies show that prayer has many health benefits as well.


Stress is a normal part of life, but it can be managed with just a few simple life changes so you can look and be healthier, feel happier, and live a longer and richer life!




Author Bio

Isabella Boston

Isabella Boston is a multi-talented writer and the founder of Bella’s Attic Studio. She is well-versed in content writing, copywriting, and social media strategies with a focus on health and wellness, fashion and beauty, and natural healing as it pertains to the body, mind, and the soul.  She is also a diarist and the author of Passion of Flames.



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