Ways To Reduce Stress - How To Minimize Stress - How To Deal With Stress

How to reduce stress, in this video we look at 10 ways to reduce stress to improve your health. How to decrease stress. Every one of us is hit with some type of stress every day, and how we deal with that stress is crucial to our health. So, let’s take a look at some ways to deal with, or decrease stress. 1. Keep a notebook or journal. Keep a notebook with you for a couple of weeks, and write down stressful situations you encounter, and how you responded to them. Read through your notes and see if you can find ways to respond to those situations that causes you less stress. 2. Slow down. Take a moment and take some deep breaths and allow your body to try and relax and clear your mind. Give yourself some time before reacting to a stressful situation, it is better to react with a clear mind than one that is put under intense stress. 3. Get more active in your life. Exercise is a great stress reliever, as are physical hobbies such as tennis, hiking or golfing. Taking a walk and listening to music are great ways to relieve stress as well. 4. Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables that have vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, which help with digestion, proper bodily function, and strengthen your immune system. When your body is properly nourished, it will be better prepared to handle the effects of stress. 5. Make consistent time in your schedule for relaxation and fun. Most days we pack our schedule with the tasks of everyday life, often times not committing time to doing things we enjoy. You need to make sure your schedule has a list of the things you have to do, and the things you want to do. 6. Have strong social connections with people. Building relationships and friendships with people you can lean on can help when times get tough. Sometimes just talking about a stressful situation, or getting your thoughts out, can relieve a lot of the stress. Your friends can also give you a fresh perspective on the situation, and you may realize that things aren’t as bad as you originally thought. 7. Make sure you get enough good quality sleep. Sleep allows your mind and body to rest, and repair itself from the daily grind. Lack of sleep or poor quality sleep can negatively affect your judgment and mood, leading to even more stress. 8. When you leave work, actually leave work. Don’t allow yourself to think about work, check work emails or even talk or text coworkers if the conversation is going to be about work. 9. Be grateful for what you do have. Think about everything good in your life. Maybe it is the great relationship you have with your spouse or partner, the wonderful kids you are raising, or a recent accomplishment you achieved. Spend a few minutes thinking about the things that really matter in your life. 10. If all else fails, seek professional help. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:11 Keep a notebook or journal 0:27 Slow down 0:41 Get more active 0:53 Eat a healthy diet 1:09 Make time for relaxation and fun 1:26 Have strong social connections 1:45 Get good, quality sleep 2:00 Don’t take work home 2:12 Be grateful 2:27 Seek professional help