Tips for managing your own stress
Hints and tips on stress management. Stressed out? You’ll find loads of helpful information here in our extensive guide to managing your own stress.
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Hints and Tips
Attitudes and Beliefs
Over the years there have been many studies of successful high achieving people, the objective being to find the secret and bottle it for commercial use. Contrary to what most people think it is not those who are most academically clever or those who work the hardest who always become successful in their chosen field. The only personality trait with a significant relationship to success is a positive attitude.
Regular Physical Exercise
There are many benefits to be gained from having some form of regular physical activity not least of which is a noticeable reduction in stress. Don’t make the mistake of being put off by the belief that regular exercise has to be a chore you need self-discipline to maintain. To get real benefits you don’t have to do that much, particularly if you do very little to start with.
Improve Your Sleep
If you haven’t done it already, become aware of your energy levels and performance on days after a bad night’s sleep. Good quality sleep is, essential for maximising your energy and performing at your best both of which help in combating stress.
Rosy Glow Exercise
Just thinking about and producing this list is a good stress management exercise. It makes you focus on the rosy glow things rather than the negative stressful things, this in itself can reduce your stress.