5 ways to handle stress

5 Quick Ways to Handle Stress


Stress is fast becoming the biggest health problem in our modern societies. Financial pressures, work pressures, family pressures – so much to do so little time to do it all!

Here’s 5 Quick Ways to ease the pressure and relieve stress:

5 Quick Ways to Handle Stress1. Make time to switch off from

the daily trials and tribulations and relax for at least one hour every day. Just shut the world out and do something you enjoy. Reading, playing a musical instrument, Taking a walk in nature, taking a relaxing bath with music and candles (and maybe a glass of wine) are all great ways to unwind and will be extremely beneficial to your mental health.


2. Take time to get some distance from your problems so you can gather your thoughts. If possible, take a day or even a weekend away from your usual surroundings, somewhere peaceful, and relax. Take a journal along so you can jot down any ideas. Distance away from problems can bring clarity and by relaxing, you’ll be calmer and solutions will come far easier than when you’re in the heat of battle.


3. When you are faced with a change in your life, try to find the positives associated with the change and embrace change instead of resisting it. Every change presents an opportunity for you to grow and there are always positives to find in even the most trying of circumstances. Change doesn’t bring stress, it’s all about how you react to change and if you react in a negative way, you will do yourself no end of harm.

5 Quick Ways to Handle Stress4. There always seems to be an

endless list of jobs that need doing: repairs around the home, paperwork, car maintenance, throwing out junk, cleaning the patio, weeding the garden – on and on and on! Make a list of all of these chores and then schedule something I call a “Blitz Day”. On this day, you will rise early and spend the whole day sorting out each of these jobs. Just blitz through these irritating but necessary tasks. This will get rid of them and leave you with a awesome sense of accomplishment.

5 Quick Ways to Handle Stress5. Treat yourself to a pamper

day. This is a day where you escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday living and enjoy some stress-free time. You’ll also feel great and give your well being a huge boost. On this day, have a light workout, a swim, a sauna, a Jacuzzi, a steam room. A massage would be nice and if you have access to one, a Turkish baths will give you an invigorating experience. Try to do this at least once a month, it is an excellent stress-buster.


The 5 Quick Tips here will help you to significantly reduce your stress levels but they’ll only work for you if you put them into action. Give them a go – you’ll be amazed at the results!

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