Work as hard on your personal/family life as at work. A happy home life is essential for a stress-free existence.
Don’t waste your time trying to change what you cannot control. Try to accept it and work on changing how you react to the problem.
It would be terrific never to make a mistake, but that is unrealistic. Strive for progress, not perfection.
You will be much freer of tension if you do not insist on winning every argument, especially unimportant ones. Pick your battles.
Simplify your life. Say “no” more often, and you will be amazed at how much stress is alleviated by giving up unrewarding or unimportant activities.
It is self-defeating to try solving every task or problem at once. Solve problems in small steps, and you will not be overwhelmed or procrastinate.
This includes alcohol, chronic drug use, and cigarettes. These mask the problem and provide temporary solutions; they do not help solve problems in the long run.
Share with someone you trust and respect. Talking it out releases pent-up feelings.
Negative thoughts increase stress. Turning negative thoughts and attitudes into positive ones reduces stress and enhances hope and serenity.
Moderately vigorous physical exercise of 30 – 40 minutes at least three times weekly has significant physical and psychological benefits. It burns off stress, releases mood-enhancing brain chemicals, relaxes tense muscles, and distracts from worries and problems.
7 to 8 hours of sleep are needed to deal productively with stress, as is a balanced diet low in fat, sugar, salt, and caffeine.
There are ways to reduce stress-induced tension through simple relaxation procedures, such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, massage, and walking.