Stress and Anxiety
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Tips to Reduce Your Stress:
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Exercise daily - aerobics 30 minutes
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Allow 20 minutes in your day for total relaxation. Meditate, day dream, nap.
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Take a 10 minutes break every four hours in your work day.
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Take at least two weeks vacation every year.
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Organize work list. Check off list when work is done.
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Say no to overburdening tasks.
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Avoid a high intake of fat, sugars and alcohol.
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Socialize with friends one evening each week.
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Communicate feelings effectively. Don't keep them stored inside.
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Plan ahead. Have weekly, monthly, yearly projections and goals.
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Continue to grow and change. Don't stagnate.
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Delegate responsibilities.
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Laugh and express humor.
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Don't clutter your mind with worry. Focus on positive thoughts.
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Love and like yourself. Be proud
How to Release Tension at the End of a Long and Tense Day
- Physical exercise.
- Creative pursuits.
- Explore interests, hobbies, study, become a volunteer.
- Develop writing skills, write letters, journals, dreams and thoughts, goals and plans.
- Learn relaxation techniques: Use tapes, breathing, or meditation.
- Get recognition, and your needs fulfilled. Get touched - a hug.
For more tips, visit our De-stress Zone