10 top tips for managing stress
1. Pay more attention to the present moment
It is easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much. Paying attention to the present moment – to your own thoughts
and feelings, and to the world around you – can improve your mental wellbeing.
2. Learn to manage your day effectively
We spend a lot of time focussing on and worrying about the unimportant things in our life. Prioritising work load whether at home
or at work will make life easier. Make a to do list and colour code them into ‘do today’ ‘do this week’ and ‘do when I can’.
3. Be mindful of your wellbeing
Eating healthily and undertaking some form of physical activity on a regular basis helps keep your mind and body healthy which
enables you to manage stress more easily. Walking in nature is also a good way to unwind.
4. Limit the amount you take on
Knowing your limitations is key to being stress free; nowadays we are expected to do most jobs ourselves and in double quick
time which isn’t always possible. Being aware of how far you can stretch yourself, learning to delegate or just saying ‘NO’ can help
maintain a stress free life.
5. Accept the things you cannot change
Accept the fact that there are some situations that can’t be changed; often we try to change the things that are out of our control
which can cause stress. It is more beneficial to use your energy only for the things that are within your control.
6. Try to see things differently
We all get bogged down with mundane daily life, but putting a positive spin on things can help change our attitude towards the
chores we don’t like.
For example:
Dishes to wash = food to eat
Laundry to do = clothes to wear
Lots of noise = People in my life
Sore & tired in bed = still alive!
7. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and nicotine
Although we appear to feel more relaxed after a glass of wine or a cigarette, these substances are actually stimulants. With long
term use they trigger the stress response within us which, in reality, makes our stress levels rise.
8. Get More Sleep
We understand that falling asleep can be problematic if you are feeling worried; however, lack of sleep can lead to feeling
stressed. A few simple suggestions to encourage a better nights sleep are:
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Write down what is on your mind before you go to sleep
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Take a warm shower/bath before bedtime
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Make sure your bedroom is cool and not over heated
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Drink camomile tea or hot chocolate
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Reading a book in bed can often induce sleep (but steer clear of page-turners!)
9. Finding time to relax
Nowadays finding time to relax is a rarity and sometimes our to-do list gives us the impression that we don’t have time to stop.
Taking time out should be given equal priority on your to-do list. Mindfulness and meditation are a good way to stop, switch off
and recharge.
10. Go on a stress management course!
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