Reducing Stress

Has your doctor ever told you to reduce the stress in your life? Did you laugh out loud? We live in a fast-paced society with endless to-do lists and high expectations. The stress we endure can have a serious impact on our health. But how do you control it? 

Try a few of these suggestions to take your stress down to a manageable level: 

  • Take five minutes each morning to stretch and breathe.
  • Get enough sleep.
  • Learn how to say “no.”
  • List your achievements. Refer to them often.
  • Use a planner.
  • Schedule time for “nothing.”
  • Eat healthy and green.
  • Schedule time for your friends and family.
  • Make exercise a priority.