50 ways to reduce stress

50 ways men and women can reduce stress

Stress is a silent killer! I have known multiple people over the years die of heart disease and live difficult lives due to mental, emotional and external stresses.

Some people may argue that stress doesn’t affect them, however science has proven that stress affects your mind and body more ways than most people realise!

1. Buy a dog! (my number one tip for any man!)
2. Read and create contracts that will stick in court!
3. Know where you stand with people by speaking your mind
4. Choose friends wisely
5. Avoid drama
6. Stay away from toxic relationships
7. Try meditation
8. Try yoga
9. Consider swimming,
10. sauna / steam
11. warm baths
12. Have a full body massage
13. Lemon water daily
14. Improve your digestion system
15. Improve hydration
16. Regularly eat well
17. Take time out
18. Enjoy retreats
19. Take time out travelling
20. Enjoy your hobbies
21. Occasional drink at a pub with friends
22. Socialise more than phone use
23. Become creative and make things
24. Workout at the gym
25. Take up boxing or martial arts
26. Take up a trade or new skill set
27. Go shopping
28. Read self improvement books or novels
29. Play a computer game once in a while
30. Get better sleep and make sure your mattress works for you
31. Take better care of your health
32. Visit the doctor when concerns occur
33. Take up decent insurance premiums to off set risk
34. Take up a Bupa, emergency health care plan
35. Write a book
36. Try slow deep and controlled breathing
37. Listen to soothing music
38. Limit alcohol
39. Limit caffeine
40. Limit sugar consumption
41. Chew gum instead of eating sugar or caffeine
42. Take an afternoon nap
43. Better manage your time
44. Forward plan
45. Be organised with a diary
46. Use positive affirmations
47. Buy a stress ball
48. Create a quiet Zen space (chill out room!)
49. Relax in the sun
50. Go for a walk or play golf!

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