1. Eat Healthily
It’s been proven extensively that what you eat will have a direct impact on your health both mental and physical. The nutritionist's advice was simple: eat a simple well-balanced diet.
Eating correctly will allow you to feel great on the inside and on the outside. A great diet will influence in a very positive way your mood as well, and a balanced mood means less stress. Skipping meals regularly will make it easier for you to become stressed as well, so try not to do it often.
So, what should you eat? A good, healthy diet should have whole grains, vegetables and fruits and some lean protein for your energy.
2. Talk It Through
The simple action of mentioning what is making you feel stressed will be a great help for you to rationalize the thing you are stressing about. Also, reach out to your support group, such as your therapist, friends, family, whatever works for you.
The action of talking to yourself is a great habit to follow; think of it as a self-directed pep-talk. It will allow you to take a step back and analyze any situation that could be stressful to you. The secret here? Examine the situation calmly and act guided by positivity.
3. Calm Down
Nowadays everything feels like it needs to be done right away. In reality, we need to calm down, breath and just relax. The most effective way to solve this problem is just to learn how to manage and organize your time effectively. Remember that all your time shouldn’t be going to your work exclusively. You should make time as well for a night of reading a book, a night out with loved ones, meditating and doing yoga, or just enjoying one of your hobbies.
Slow down, go at your own pace, don’t let anybody or anything rush you towards things. If you feel overwhelmed, it’s perfectly okay to stop, take a deep breath, and start over. Take a break for your inner peace–it’s perfectly okay. Remember that being able to handle and organize stressful situations will improve your productivity at work and your efficiency in life, so don’t be afraid to take a small step back.
4. Exercise
As I mentioned above, it’s extremely important to take good care of yourself both mentally and physically, not only to live a healthier lifestyle but to be in a strong position where you can not only face your responsibilities but stand firmly against the inevitable stress and anxiety that modern life brings.
Helping your body relax and burn excess energy is probably one of the most important tools for stress management. Exercise is one of the best ways to do it. Adding a great workout regimen not only will help your body feel better, it will inspire positivity and good mood with every rush of healthy endorphins. Take at least 30 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week, to take a brisk walk, run, swim, or practice yoga.
5. Eliminate The Causes Of Your Stress
This is one of the most important tips. It’s great that we do things to avoid or face stress, but it’s important that we find exactly what is causing the stress in order to attack the root of the problem.
The key here is putting yourself in control of the stress and not letting the stress control you.
