Tips for Staying Calm with Stress

Stress is something that virtually everyone has to deal with to some extent. While it is 
a natural part of life, it is good to know ways to handle that stress and reduce it in 
some way. There are a few tried and true tips that anyone can use to help lower the 
stress levels over time.

Avoid Caffeine and Alcohol

Caffeine and alcohol do nothing to help lower the level of stress that one carries 
around with them. In fact, they may only contribute to it even more. Instead, it is a 
good idea to drink water to keep the body hydrated. Your body will feel better, and 
you will not have to deal with the side effects of alcohol and caffeine. 

Start Exercising More

We all require a little push in the right direction towards exercise from time to time. It 
is not the easiest thing in the world to hop out of bed and right into exercising. That 
being said, your body will reward you for exercising. When you are stressed out, your 
body starts to overload itself with stress hormones such as adrenaline. You have to 
find a way to burn off those chemicals, and the only way to do that is to exercise. 

Get More Sleep

We all live busy lives these days, but there is no excuse for not getting enough sleep. 
When it comes to sleep, it is about both quantity and quality. Both elements will be 
necessary for someone to enjoy the full benefits of a better sleep life. Better sleep 
leads to less stress overall for a person. This is because a well-rested body is better 
able to deal with the levels of stress that comes its way. 

Try Some Relaxation Techniques

There are a few techniques that you might try if other things are not helping you with 
those stress levels. This includes deep breathing exercises, stretching exercises, and 
even guided visualization exercises. Each individual finds their own unique benefits 
to the various techniques. Some prefer some of these techniques over the others. At 
the end of the day, trial and error is necessary to find just the right techniques to use. 

Write Down When You Feel Stressed

Sometimes we do not know what the source of our stress is. Writing down what is 
causing you stress every time it comes up can help you recognize some of your own 
patterns over time. You may be blinded to what is stressing you out at the moment, 
but writing it all down will help narrow down the list of possible sources of your stress 
are. Think of that and consider taking notes every time you feel stressed.

