Quick Tips for Relieving Stress

 1. Go for a walk around the block – and even longer if you have the time. 

 2. Make faces in a mirror to reduce the muscle tension (and the chances are it will make you laugh as well). 

 3. Stretch – and loosen the muscles in the shoulders, neck and jaw 

 4. Make a thankfulness list. 

 5. Find a place to withdraw from everyone. Five minutes on your own can really make a world of difference! 

 6. Turn off your phone and any message notifications. 

 7. Switch off the inner critic in your head. 

 8. Look for humour in the situation. 

 9. Have a cup of herbal tea. 

 10. Eat a banana. It increases your levels of potassium (which are depleted in times of stress) and gives an immediate boost in energy.