Resources · Stress
Twelve simple stress management tips that actually help.
- 01
Accept what you can’t control.
Some events in your life are simply beyond your control. Spending energy on them leaves less for what you can change.
- 02
Seek out social support.
Friends are instrumental in helping us manage stress, and laughter really can be the best medicine for the soul.
- 03
Get enough rest and sleep.
Commit to going to bed at least 30 minutes early several nights a week.
- 04
Do things you enjoy.
Gardening, reading, listening to music, drawing or painting, tinkering in the garage, playing an instrument. Pleasure isn’t a luxury.
- 05
Move your body, and make it fun.
Ride your bike, play a game of soccer or tag with your kids, take a walk around Zorinsky Lake. Look for creative ways to get active.
- 06
Manage your time.
Make lists that help you stay on track, and cross things off. Your brain will thank you.
- 07
Use alcohol in moderation.
It may feel like it takes the edge off, but it tends to make stress, sleep and mood worse.
- 08
Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
Make each family member responsible for part of the meal preparation and clean-up.
- 09
Say “no.”
You have a choice. You can say no, or tell someone you’ll need to think about their request and get back to them.
- 10
Breathe for 10–15 minutes a day.
Relax and breathe deeply. Yoga or meditation can be wonderful for your mind and body.
- 11
Keep a positive attitude.
Spend a few minutes each day listing five meaningful parts of your day or your life.
- 12
Stop looking in the rear-view mirror.
Whatever you’ve done, or whatever happened to you, is over. All of us make mistakes, and berating yourself only keeps you from rebuilding your confidence. Keep moving forward.
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