Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Don't let stress control your life!

Stress should not be something that controls your life.  There is good stress, but most of the stress in life just seems to be negative.  Unfortunately, I have been under a lot of negative stress the last few days.  I need to try to relax, take my mind off things, and not worry.  That is much easier said than done.  When I get stressed, I have a hard time focusing on the positive things in life.  And there are a lot! But the negative always seems to overtake all of the positive.  


Here are some ways to help manage stress when you need it.

- Don't fuel the negative with your energy

- Stay away from people that cause you stress

- Don't worry about things you cannot control


- Focus on the positive things in life

- Turn the negative stress into opportunities for growth

- Manage time and make priorities

- Take deep breaths and pause before you react

- Practice mindfulness

- Take time for recovery

- Exercise

- Write down what you are grateful for

- Continue to eat a healthy diet 

When you are stressed, it is so hard to focus on anything but the stress.  It is important to exercise, eat a healthy diet, and take time to relax.  It is so tempting to lay around and eat things that you normal wouldn't, but that will not help your body handle the stress you are under.  Remember that you are stinger than the stress and you should not let it control your life!


-- Lucy


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