How do you react when your plans fall through? Do you roll with the punches? Or does anxiety keep you from enjoying life? Stress is unavoidable. But what we do about it is up to us. Experiment with these suggestions and see what works for you! To a great extent, our personality determines how we deal with stress in our lives, but here are 5 things Doc Bunny suggests to help keep your stress under control:
- Sleep more. Experts keep telling us we need at least 8 hours. It’s very common in our society to exist on less than 6 hours of sleep a night. Sleep is not just to rest our bodies, but to rejuvenate our minds. “Tired” and “cranky” seem to go hand in hand. Practice sleep hygiene and make your bedroom your haven, a place to relax and escape the day. Have a hot cup of tea, take a warm bath and wind down. Turn off your ringer during your wind down time. If your employer legitimately needs to have your cell phone number, make sure you set clear limits on when you can and cannot be reached. Your time off is yours.
- Have faith. Saying a short prayer in times of stress can give you a sense of calm, especially when the situation is one you really have no control over. Studies have shown that people who trust in a higher power have lower blood pressure. Being able to forgive people also can affect your blood pressure. Holding a grudge is not good for your health!
- Take a holiday or vacation. It doesn’t have to be a fancy vacation resort, staycations and road trip are back in a big way. A day at the beach, or an afternoon at the park will do for a change of scenery. Just anywhere you can be. It’s important to take time for yourself, so do it! You’ll feel better with a fresh outlook. A monthly massage or a spa treatment is also a great way to recharge. Just remember to look after yourself.
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