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.
