How well do you manage stress in your life?
Here are some tips to help you deal with stress in a healthy and effective way:
- Effective time management, planning, and organisation.
- Relax and have breaks during the day, especially at work.
- Accept your circumstances and do not compare yourself to anyone – you are unique
- Exercise! The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA recommends that adults exercise at least 5 times a week for 30 minutes.
- Reduce excess weight by following a healthy well-balanced eating plan.
- Drink lots of water!
- Develop a positive outlook and confess positive affirmations.
- Set boundaries in your life.
- Develop routine and structure.
- Get at least 6 hours of sleep every night.
- Avoid addictions i.e. TV, drug, alcohol, etc.
- Try aromatherapy or massages.
- Have realistic goals.
- Don’t be a people pleaser, learn to say NO…
- Recognise what you can change and don’t waste time on the past.
- Have a great support network (friends, family)
The more you can do to find healthy ways of managing stress today, the better your life and heart will be.
Source: www.health24.com