Suffering from stress recently, so I want to share some tips to deal with it to steemians : )

1 . Positive Self-Talk

Self-talk is one way to deal with stress. We all talk to ourselves; sometimes we talk out loud but usually we keep self-talk in our heads. Self-talk can be positive ("I can do this" or "Things will work out") or negative ("I'll never get well" or "I'm so stupid").
Negative self-talk increases stress. Positive self-talk helps you calm down and control stress. With practice, you can learn to turn negative thoughts into positive ones.

2 . Emergency Stress Stoppers

There are many stressful situations — at work, at home, on the road and in public places. We may feel stress because of poor communication, too much work and everyday hassles like standing in line. Emergency stress stoppers help you deal with stress on the spot.

Try these emergency stress stoppers. You may need different stress stoppers for different situations and sometimes it helps to combine them.

• Count to 10 before you speak and deep breath
  

• Go for a walk.

-Don't be afraid to say "I'm sorry" if you make a mistake.

• Set your watch five to 10 minutes ahead to avoid the stress of being late.

• Drive in the slow lane or avoid busy roads to help you stay calm while driving.

• Consider meditation or prayer to break the negative cycle.
  

3. Finding Pleasure

When stress makes you feel bad, do something that makes you feel good. Doing things you enjoy is a natural way to fight off stress.

You don't have to do a lot to find pleasure. Even if you're ill or down, you can find pleasure in simple things such as going for a drive, chatting with a friend or reading a good book.

Try to do at least one thing every day that you enjoy, even if you only do it for 15 minutes.

Such as:

• Start an art project (oil paint, sketch, create a scrap book or finger paint with grandchildren).
  

• Take up a hobby, new or old.

• Read a favorite book, short story, magazine or newspaper.
  

• Have coffee or a meal with friends.

4. Daily Relaxation

Relaxation is more than sitting in your favorite chair watching TV. To relieve stress, relaxation should calm the tension in your mind and body. Some good forms of relaxation are yoga, tai chi (a series of slow, graceful movements) and meditation.

Like most skills, relaxation takes practice. Many people join a class to learn and practice relaxation skills.

• Deep breathing is a form of relaxation you can learn and practice at home using the following steps. It's a good skill to practice as you start or end your day. With daily practice, you will soon be able to use this skill whenever you feel stress.
  

• Sit in a comfortable position with your feet on the floor and your hands in your lap or lie down. Close your eyes.
  

• Inhale and exhale. Focus on breathing slowly and deeply.
  

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