3 Easy and Effective Ways to Reduce Your Stress

Stress is everywhere but learning a few simple techniques can keep you in the eye rather in the ragging part of the storm. It pays big dividends to remember that changing your reaction to stress is the key to living a stress free lifestyle.

Here are three of my favorite techniques to reducing stress:

#1 Simplify Your Lifestyle
If you find yourself running around in a tizzy and realize that you have over scheduled your life, consider simplification. Approaching life like there is no tomorrow leaves little time for enjoyment.

The first step to simplification begins by writing down your schedule and seeing if it looks reasonable. Have someone else look at your schedule and if they say, "Wow, that looks kind of busy" then it is best if you go back and remove something from the day to slow things down.

#2 Daily Meditation
If your mind is running at "100 miles a minute" then your body, even when you are sitting still, will try to keep up. Constantly bombarding your body with the "100 miles a minute" messages sends it into full cortisol overdrive.

Find a quiet spot and then sit in a comfortable chair with your feet flat on the floor. Close your eyes and allow your mind to get calm and slow down.

#3 Make Time to Get Physically Active
When it comes to activity, the old saying "different strokes for different folks" comes to mind. Don't be tricked by the myth that there is only one right activity.

You can dance, ride a bike, chase your dog or kid, walk, lift some weights or swim a few laps at the nearest pool. There are many easy choices available to help you get active.

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