HOW TO REDUCE STRESS

Stress is inevitable. It walks in and out of our lives on a regular basis. And it can easily walk all over us unless we take action. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to minimize and cope with stress.

Here are 10 ideas for handling stress without causing more strain and hassle.

1. Figure out where the stress is coming from.
2. Consider what you can control—and work on that.
3. Do what you love.
4. Manage your time well.
5. Create a toolbox of techniques.
6. Pick off the negotiables from your plate.
7. Are you leaving yourself extra vulnerable to stress?
8. Preserve good boundaries.
9. Realize there’s a difference between worrying and caring.
10. Embrace mistakes—or at least don’t drown in perfectionism.