09/09/2024
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10 tips to start taking control of stress. 🥴
's Stress Busters:
1️⃣ Be active - activities with breathing exercises and movement, like yoga, are particularly helpful.
2️⃣ Connect with people - A good support network can be important in dealing with stress. Arrange time together for a coffee, try an activity you would all enjoy, or meet new people by joining new groups or hobbies.
3️⃣Have some ‘me time’ - Set some time aside each week to do something that you enjoy and is relaxing. It can be as simple as having a bath or spending time in your garden or local park.
4️⃣ Avoid unhealthy habits - Don’t rely on alcohol, smoking and caffeine as ways of coping with stress. Try to replace the unhealthy habits with healthy alternatives, such as going for walk, dancing to music, or making a healthy snack when you need a break.
5️⃣ Try to be positive - Look for the positives in life and things that you’re grateful for. This can help to put stress in perspective. For example, you could write down 3 things that went well in your day, or 3 things that you’re grateful for.
6️⃣ Help other people - Helping other people can help you become more resilient and positive. If you don’t have time to volunteer, try to do someone a favour every so often. Bake a cake, give someone a compliment, or support a charity fundraiser.
7️⃣ Set goals or challenges - Setting yourself goals and challenges helps to build confidence, which can help you deal with stress. You could try to learn a new language or take up a new sport.
8️⃣ Work smarter, not harder - Prioritise your tasks. Concentrate on the things you need to do that will make a real difference, and leave less important tasks to last.
9️⃣ Take control - If you remain passive and think ‘I can’t do anything about my problem’, your stress will get worse. Taking control is empowering and is a crucial part of finding a solution.
🔟 Accept the things you can’t change - Changing a difficult situation isn’t always possible. Try to concentrate on the things you do have control over.
