| Stress is the 'wear and tear' our bodies | | | | 6 - Think Positively: Instead of focusing on |
| experience as we adjust to our constantly | | | | negative thoughts, focus on the positive things in |
| changing environment. | | | | your life and say to yourself at least one positive |
| These 10 tips below can be applied your life and all | | | | thought each day. |
| of your relationships as it pertains to school, work, | | | | 7 - Learn to Say NO: Don't feel guilty when you |
| family, your significant other and friends. My hope | | | | have to tell others no. Taking on additional |
| is that you find positive ways to help manage all | | | | projects or work for others when you are busy |
| stress that you are dealing with. | | | | will only cause you more stress. |
| 1 - Manage Your Time Effectively: Keep a To Do | | | | 8 - Put Stressful Situations in Perspective:: Will it |
| list or daily planner and make sure to include time | | | | matter a month from now? What about a year |
| for yourself and time for stress reduction | | | | from now? Is it something that you can control? |
| activities. | | | | Ask yourself these questions when you are faced |
| 2 - Take a Break: Schedule several short breaks | | | | with a stressful situation. |
| throughout your day to help minimize your stress. | | | | 9 - Get Enough Sleep: Studies show that most |
| Get up and stretch, read a book, go for a walk or | | | | people need between 6-9 hours of sleep, but |
| simply call a friend. | | | | most people give up sleep when they are under |
| 3 - Minimize Interruptions: When focusing on | | | | stress to finish more work. Be sure to get the |
| something important, make sure to block off a | | | | proper rest so that you can energize your mind, |
| period of time when you can work without being | | | | body and spirit. |
| disturbed or distracted. | | | | 10 - Find Someone to Talk to: Talking to your |
| 4 - Eat Healthy Foods: Try to avoid foods high in | | | | friends or family can help because it gives you a |
| fat, sugar and sodium. Be sure to snack on | | | | chance to express your feelings. However, |
| something healthy and do not skip meals because | | | | problems in your social life or family life can be |
| this will lower your energy levels. | | | | the hardest to talk about. If you feel like you |
| 5 - Exercise: Regular physical activity is one of the | | | | can't talk to your family or a friend, talk to |
| best ways to deal with stress. It releases | | | | someone outside the situation. This could be your |
| endorphins and gives you a natural high. Try | | | | priest, minister, a therapist, your family doctor or |
| walking, bike riding or simply exercising in the | | | | a coach. |
| comfort of your own home. | | | | |