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Beat stress, be happy

Categories: Stress Reduction, Diet & Weight Loss, Motivation

Stressed? Burnt out? Ready for that luxury vacation? You probably aren't alone. These dark days of late winter seem to magnify negative emotions, and the dark evenings and cold weather don't make it easy to burn off some of that stress with exercise. You can get a handle on that stress, it just might take some work. Consider some of these tips from eDiets and see if you can't make your life a little more serene:

  • Ask for help when you need it.
  • If you can control it, do so. If you can't, let it go.
  • Make time for yourself.
  • Write it down in a journal.
  • Take a break, close your eyes, imagine yourself somewhere peaceful, and take a few big, deep breaths of air.
  • Research relaxation techniques and find one that works for you.
  • Set free your expectations and see what happens.
  • Act, don't react. Take time to think about your next step.
  • Be kind to yourself.

My two favorite stress relievers are chewing gum and taking a nice, warm bath right before bedtime (which also usually knocks me out for a good night's sleep). What are your favorite ways to keep stress to a minimum?

Beat stress with these 7 tips



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