Tips Manage Stress More Effectively

You may feel there's nothing you can do about stress.The bills won't stop coming,there will never be more hours in the day,and your work and family responsibilities will always be demanding.But you have more control over stress than you might think.Stress management is all about taking charge :of your lifestyle,thoughts,emotions and the way you deal with problems.No matter how stressful your life seems,there are steps you can take to relieve the pressure and regain control.

12 tips if you want to manage stress more effectively :

1.Breathe deeply for at least two minutes.Focus on your breaths
2.Stretch different body parts for ten minutes.
3.Listen to something calming and distracting (news,music) unrelated to whatever is stressing you out.
4.Cuddle ( with a lover,friend or even a pet -physical touch is comfortting ) 
5.Detach from the source of stress ( excuse yourself from a meeting,take a break from a project,remove yourself from an argument ) for a five - minute break
6.Sniff lavender or geranium essential oil (both lower blood pressure )
7.Sit in the sun ( outside ) for five minutes
8.Paint a picture
9.Talk to a friend for ten minutes, even if just to hear about his or her life
10.Spend ten minutes grooming (nails,bath,hair )
11.Take a nap
12.Chew a piece of gum

Use this checklist to track your progress using these strategies to manage stress.Compare how you feel on days when you try this ways. Have a nice day :)