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Simple Ways to Decrease Stress and Enjoy more of Life!

Modern times have changed our lifestyle and especially if you are a busy woman and are not stressed in life, then please share your secret. If you are not, then with some planning and preparation, you can decrease your stress to a great extent. Here are few tips to overcome stress and lead a happy life.

Time Management

• Take some time to plan and prioritize each day in the morning.
• Make a to-do list for each day.
• Schedule and time your tasks, if it is taking too much of time and you are getting side tracked just move on.
• Consider assigning tasks on your list to your children, spouse, or even a friend. It is fine to ask for someone’s help.

Prepare for the Day

• Find some time during the night to plan for the next day.
• Note down your meal plan and pack your lunch box well before time.
• Pick out clothes for you and the kids and lay them out.

Stop and Enjoy the Little Things

• Take a break and enjoy the moment from time to time
• Focus on tiny details like sharing your food with your colleges or having a short walk after lunch.

Keep Moving

• Exercising regularly is the fantastic stress buster
• A quick 15-20 minutes general exercise can still help if you are not doing a full workout
• If you are continuously sitting at your desk consider moving for 5 minutes every hour

Remember to Laugh

• Laughter releases happy hormones which reduce stress.
• Share a funny incidence or a story.
• Ask a friend to tell you a funny experience.

Enjoy Nature

• Spend time in the open air, enjoy the view while travelling to work.
• Natures aroma and view have a comforting effect.

Take time to Breathe

• Taking slow deep breaths reduces stress.
• This will help you to reduce the heart rate as well as the blood pressure.

Meditate

• Meditation need not be very formal.
• Take time to clear your mind even in the shower or bath.

Keep an appreciation Journal

• Each night, note down at least one thing that brought you joy.
• No achievement is too small.

Sleep

• Maintaining a healthy sleep regime definitely, helps in reducing stress.

Not taking life too seriously can help you lead a better and easier life. Make time for yourself. It’s about time that we all accept that we can achieve just as much in life without all the stress. Practising these small things can bring about a great difference in your life. As it is said, “Free your mind from stress and you will feel the joy of life”.

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