The following tips are offered by Dr. Diana Schwarzbein M.D. The book-"The Schwarzbein Principle Two-The Transition."
.Learn to manage your time effectively. Poor time-management skills led to unnecessary stress.
.Decide what is important. Instead of prioritizing your schedule, learn to schedule your priorities.
.Learn to breath deeply. Breathing deeply lowers stress hormones. Shallow breathing is an indication that you are tense and stressed.
.Find a exercise your enjoy. Exercise is a good way to relieve tension after a hard day at work.
.Develop a positive mental attitude. Look for the bright side of situations instead of dwelling on the negative. Studies have shown that negative thinking raises stress hormones.
.Do not take life too seriously. Learn to laugh at yourself and find the humor in every situation. Laughter is very healing.
.Pick your battles carefully. Not all causes are worth fighting for. If a point is not important in the long run let it go. Don't sweat the small stuff.
.Get a massage. Massage helps relieve muscle tension and relaxes the brain.
.Engage in an activity that allows your brain to rest.
.Allow yourself enough time to sleep each night. This will help lower our stress hormones. A good night's rest helps give you a new perspective on life.
.Do not make several life changes at one time (if you can avoid it). Ending a relationship, moving to a new house or city, changing jobs or losing loved ones are very stressful situations. You compound your stress when several changes occur at one time. Stress hormone levels are cumulative. If you cannot avoid such a situation, realize how extremely stressed you are and make other changes in your life to help you counter the stress.
.Take a vacation. If you do not have the time or cannot afford a long vacation, plan a short getaway. Even a picnic at the beach, in the mountains or in your own backyard can be a relaxing getaway that helps you reduce your stress.
.Take up yoga. Yoga stretches your muscles and relaxes your body and brain. Another benefit to yoga is that you will learn to breathe deeply.
.Learn to meditate. Meditation is an opportunity for your body to obtain quality rest while you are awake.
.If you believe in God, pray. Put your life into perspective by connecting with God.
.Set realistic goals for yourself and others. If you can learn to do this, you will not be continually disappointed when those goals are not met. Disappointment raises stress hormones.
.Learn to manage your time effectively. Poor time-management skills led to unnecessary stress.
.Decide what is important. Instead of prioritizing your schedule, learn to schedule your priorities.
.Learn to breath deeply. Breathing deeply lowers stress hormones. Shallow breathing is an indication that you are tense and stressed.
.Find a exercise your enjoy. Exercise is a good way to relieve tension after a hard day at work.
.Develop a positive mental attitude. Look for the bright side of situations instead of dwelling on the negative. Studies have shown that negative thinking raises stress hormones.
.Do not take life too seriously. Learn to laugh at yourself and find the humor in every situation. Laughter is very healing.
.Pick your battles carefully. Not all causes are worth fighting for. If a point is not important in the long run let it go. Don't sweat the small stuff.
.Get a massage. Massage helps relieve muscle tension and relaxes the brain.
.Engage in an activity that allows your brain to rest.
.Allow yourself enough time to sleep each night. This will help lower our stress hormones. A good night's rest helps give you a new perspective on life.
.Do not make several life changes at one time (if you can avoid it). Ending a relationship, moving to a new house or city, changing jobs or losing loved ones are very stressful situations. You compound your stress when several changes occur at one time. Stress hormone levels are cumulative. If you cannot avoid such a situation, realize how extremely stressed you are and make other changes in your life to help you counter the stress.
.Take a vacation. If you do not have the time or cannot afford a long vacation, plan a short getaway. Even a picnic at the beach, in the mountains or in your own backyard can be a relaxing getaway that helps you reduce your stress.
.Take up yoga. Yoga stretches your muscles and relaxes your body and brain. Another benefit to yoga is that you will learn to breathe deeply.
.Learn to meditate. Meditation is an opportunity for your body to obtain quality rest while you are awake.
.If you believe in God, pray. Put your life into perspective by connecting with God.
.Set realistic goals for yourself and others. If you can learn to do this, you will not be continually disappointed when those goals are not met. Disappointment raises stress hormones.
.Surround yourself with beauty, such a flowers, scented candles, artwork and anything else that appeals to your senses.
.Ask for help. It is not a shameful thing to seek advice from professionals. After all, your health is at stake!
.Take a long, hot bubble bath!!
.Take a long, hot bubble bath!!
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