I’ve decided to try to write slightly shorter posts so that they’re less time consuming to read. I’m splitting this post about ways to manage stress into two parts. I will post part 2 on Wednesday.
Stress is still at an all time high during this pandemic and getting harder for some to manage through. Here are some tips I use to get rid of stress that might work for you too.
Five tips to manage stress
1.Believe in your ability to cope
Embrace your strengths. Remind yourself that you can influence the outcome of events in your life. Create action plans to address problems that come up at work and home.
2.Learn to relax
Try deep breathing and meditation. A hot bath, a walk, yoga or other stretching exercises are great ways to relieve stress.
3.Try to manage your guilt
Feeling guilty drains your energy and motivation, so be realistic about your expectations of yourself at home and work or school. It’s not possible to be a perfect family member, partner, spouse, parent, friend or employee.
4.Talk to someone
Talking about your problems can help you blow off steam and can give you some ideas you need to solve problems more easily.
5.Have fun
Nothing relieves stress more than doing something that makes you happy or reduces your stress. Learn to do something you’ve never done before or used to love to do. Learn to play an instrument, ride a bike, join a virtual cooking or art class. The options are endless and their are a lot of free classes out there right now.
If you need more tips to help manage your stress, check out some of my other posts.
If you feel your stress is too much to handle, please contact your doctor, a counsellor, psychologist, psychiatrist or a health care professional. Don’t try to go it alone.
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Thanks for these tips!
Great post! Very good advice
All great tips Samantha. Thanks for sharing
Great one
Great tips! Much needed
Great post!
#1 is so true! It makes the other ones possible. Thanks for sharing!
These are great tips. Thanks for the post!
Thanks for sharing