Do you ever feel like there’s never enough time in the day to get everything done on your list? Many of us often feel very stressed out or crazy busy and in today’s society, this feeling and status is becoming a norm for many. Did you know that stressed is “desserts” spelled backwards? I think that this is very fittings as many of us turn to desserts or sweets when we are feeling stressed. Stress is a part of life, so we need to learn how to manage it better and manage our time to include regular activity and healthy home cooked meals versus going out to eat because you’re always on the run. Stress is a result of a situation that has an effect on us primarily because of how we think about it in our mind. By changing our thinking process, we can reduce the stress in our lives. Often times the healthy habits that promote wellness and a clearer mind such as regular activity are pushed to the back burner because you don’t have time. If you are feeling stressed out or have these times in your life, use these tips to help you reduce that stress in your life:
- Make a committment to reduce the stress in your life.
- Focus on the solution rather than the problem.
- Identify and manage the root of your stress, not just the symptoms.
- Practice time management. Manage your priorties and use your time carefully. A calendar or planner can help you with this.
- Get over guilt! Set reasonable standards of what you can realistically accomplish in a day.
- Set boundaries, it’s ok to say no sometimes.
- Don’t forget your self care comes first. Schedule your activity into your day’s schedule and practice menu planning to help prevent you from running through the drive thru.
- Think positive thoughts!
-Kelsey
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