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crack a joke!
One of the simplest, most effective ways to let go of stress is having a huge belly laugh
jump right in!
You can relieve a lot of stress by jumping in and doing the challenging things right away.
mind your own beeswax!
Pure beeswax candles can invigorate and relax you because they release negative ions into the air.
change in appearance
It’s amazing what a difference seemingly small changes in your appearance can make to how you feel.
use it or lose it!
Many people have access to EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) services, and yet few people use them.
water cooler chatter
A simple way to reduce stress is to pay attention to the conversations you have.
lighten up!
When you’re under pressure, you can take yourself too seriously. Stepping back and seeing the humour in a situation can really help to ease the pressure.
now i lay me down to sleep...
What you're thinking about as you drift off to sleep may be causing you to toss and turn.
burn it!
There’s a native ceremony called the ‘burning bowl’ that can be a powerful tool for relieving stress.
celebrate! celebrate!
You’ll be amazed at how good you feel if you make the time to celebrate your accomplishments.
random acts of kindness
Research shows that acts of kindness make the recipient, the kind person, and anyone around feel better.
exercise your stress away
Exercise is one of the best-known methods for letting go of stress – and for good reason.
one thing at a time!
When multi-tasking creates more stress for you, your best choice is to do one thing at a time.
turn off the tv!
Being a couch potato may be contributing to your stress levels. Turn off the TV and see what a difference it can make.
photo album jog
Since stress often arises out of the thoughts we dwell on, focusing on pleasant memories can reduce your stress level.
write out your worries
Getting your worries out of your head and writing them down can help let them go.
fore!
If you feel tense working at your desk, you can give yourself a quick acupressure massage with a golf ball.
lower your standards!
Many people push for perfection even though their ‘average’ work is already far better than most people’s excellent work. With workloads increasing daily, it may be time to revisit these ‘standards’.
a trying experience
By eliminating one word from your vocabulary, you’ll eliminate many sources of stress in your life.
choose your battles
Sometimes you build a habit of fighting for causes, or for putting in your two cents, even when those causes or issues aren’t really important to you. Breaking this habit can alleviate a lot of the stress that you feel.
put on pressure to get rid of pressure
Acupressure uses simple pressure points to help you heal – and there’s one pressure point that can help you relieve stress.
the advantages of vanilla
Researchers have found that scenting the air around you with vanilla can significantly reduce anxiety and apprehension.
set an alarm - to go to bed
Even though the demands of work and family may not allow you to sleep in, there is another option available to you to get more rest.
my thought for the day
Learn how to 'program' yourself to stay calm and focused throughout the day with your thought for the day.
the art of balance
This Stress Buster! outlines how to balance time for yourself, family and friends, critical to reducing the impact of stress in your life.
can we talk?
Sometimes things just overwhelm or frustrate you, and you have to get them out. That’s when you need to find someone you can turn to so you can vent and move on.
there's the rub...
When we’re stressed, we tend to lock it up physically in our body. Investing in a good massage can do wonders, and many health and wellness plans actually pick up the costs.
journaling
One of the simplest tools to help cope with the stresses of everyday life is to keep a daily journal.
take a hike!
Taking a few moments to step outside and breathe in the fresh air can make an amazing difference to your productivity.
take a break!
Taking breaks in the day can actually make you more productive than if you worked straight through the day.
no news is good news
Today’s news is more about ratings and sensationalism than conveying facts and information. As radical as it may sound, one of the simplest ways to get rid of the negativity from the ‘news’ is to cut out everyday news.
how to put off procrastination (technique 2)
This is the second of two simple techniques for getting over the hump and getting things moving.
how to put off procrastination (technique 1)
Procrastination is a core source of stress. This is a simple technique for taking the pressure off and getting on with the job.
fact or fiction?
Here's a simple technique to separate facts from your assumptions to help you eliminate putting unnecessary pressure on yourself.
get a good night's sleep
If you’re having trouble sleeping at night because things keep running through your head, there’s a simple technique you can use to get a good night’s sleep.
stressing eating
Find out about specific dietary recommendations that can help you cope more effectively with stress.
breathe!
One of the simplest things you can do to enhance your ability to cope with stress is breathing. As silly as that may sound, it’s a very common response to restrict or even stop breathing under stress.
next!
Much of the stress that you feel arises not from the events that happen around you, but from your fears and worries about what may happen in the form of head chatter. What you may not realize is that you can control and change this head chatter with this month's simple technique.
water yourself
Most of your body is made of water, and your brain, which is the first part of your body affected by dehydration, is 75% water. Without enough water, you retard your ability to respond to the stressors you encounter.
thank goodness!
Many of us build a habit of looking at what isn't working in our lives, and so perpetuate our stress. This month's Stress Buster! gives you one tool to start changing that habit so you can focus on what is going well.
'to do' or not 'to do' lists
Often we have important tasks that we can’t act on right away, but we don’t want to lose them, so we keep them on our to-do list so we won’t forget them. Because we can’t do anything now, they stay on that list, and make us feel like we’re not making any progress. This Stress Buster builds on the one below to make sure we get to these items and make measurable progress on our action items.
how to make 'to-do' lists work for you
One of the biggest frustrations with 'to-do' lists are those things on the list that you don’t have complete control over – the ones that you’re waiting for someone else to do something on. There’s a simple tactic you can use to get past these and make your lists work for you.
treat yourself!
Learn how you can giver yourself a treat every day.
how to let go of past stresses
Often we carry stressful situations and memories long after we can do anything to make a difference. This month's stress buster gives you simple ideas for letting go of those burdens to focus your energy on the future.
how to get over overwhelm
If you're feeling overwhelmed with too many things to do in every part of your life, here's a quick technique to help you get over overwhelm.
controlling your world
One of the keys to success for most successful people is that they believe they control more of their world than most other people do. This article examines why this works and how we can take more
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