Stress less
While it’s probably impossible to get rid of all stress from your life, there are definitely things you can do to help manage it more effectively:
- Identify the source. For one week, observe when you have a negative physical or emotional reaction and write down the cause. Once you’ve identified stress triggers, you can work on changing them.
- Relax. Take advantage of one or more relaxation techniques that you can use anytime. There’s a lot available, from yoga and meditation to simple deep breathing.
- Practice positive thinking. Pay attention to the thoughts that run through your head during the day. If they are mostly negative, try putting a positive spin on them.
- Improve your time management. Whether at work or at home, your day can be a lot less stressful if you plan ahead.
- Learn how to say “no.” You may need to practice setting limits in a friendly manner, especially when symptoms are bad.