Thursday, May 2, 2013

Tips to Manage Small Stressful Events






Here are some valuable tips to manage those small stressful events in your daily routine:

1. Plan ahead for the morning crunch. Set the breakfast table and make packed lunches the night before. Plan what you will wear. Check clothing for rears, runs, or missing buttons.

2. If a child needs help deciding on clothing of gathering papers for school, get this organized the night before. 

3. Get up before the rest of the family in order the have some time to yourself. Read the newspaper or do a crossword puzzle.

4. You can use a standard kitchen timer to help manage yours schedule. If you don’t want a telephone conversation to get too lengthy, set the timer for 15 to 20 minutes. 

5. Get an aquarium. They come in all sizes, for any size room of budget. Watching colourful fish swim gracefully through the water will distress you in no time. 

6. Spend time with your children. Flying a kite or playing a favourite board game is replacing makes the whole family feel closer. However, spend time away from your children as well. 
Occasionally hiring a babysitter can make a big difference to your stress level. To save money, consider sharing a babysitter with other parents. 

7. Take time out for a hobby you truly enjoy, whether it’s knitting, playing the piano or pottering around the garden. 

8. Listen to music. Start with lively music that matches the way you feel, and work into slower pieces. Or do the opposite-start with soothing melodies and end with energizing music. 

9. Get enough sleep. Most adult’s need at least eight hours sleep a night. Your efficiency the next day will more than make up for the extra time lost to sleep. Go to bed at the same time eve night and wake at the same time every morning – even on weekends – if possible. This way you won’t tamper with your body’s rhythms. 

10. Try volunteer work. Nothing wild take your mend off your own troubles and  give you  a greater sense of accomplishment than volunteering your time and energy to good cause. 

11. Buy cards and gifts throughout the year. Then you won’t have to rush around before birthdays and holidays.

12. Keep a record of the things that make you feel stressed. This will help you become aware of the real stressors I your life. 

13. Give yourself permission to be imperfect. Let the dishes go unwashed one night.
Getting a pet is another excellent way to reduce stress. Not only will a pet give you warmth and unconditional affection, but merely petting a friendly animal can help lower blood pressure.