Healthy Strategies for Stress Management

If you’re feeling stressed, you’re not alone.  Try a few of these simple techniques to make life’s challenges a bit more manageable.

1)    Learn to say “no” – know your limits and stick to them.

2)    Reframe your problems, look at the big picture.

3)    Improve your time management skills.

4)    Don’t try to control the uncontrollable.

5)    Exercise for 30 minutes at least three times per week.

6)    Reduce your caffeine and sugar intake.

7)    Get enough sleep.  Turn off your smart phone!

8)    Spend time with fun, supportive people.

9)    Light scented candles and take a long bath

10)   Begin and end your day with 15 minutes of meditation.