If we are stressed, it’s more important than ever to eat well. Otherwise, it’s like running a car on empty.
A good night’s sleep is essential but can be the first thing to go when we’re stressed. This can lead to us feeling even more stressed.
We all know that being active is good for us – like walking, swimming, gardening, and lots more. Just do something you enjoy.
Taking a break from your hectic life – even a small one – can stop stress building up.
Making lasting changes to your health can be hard, but below we have listed some tips that can help. Choose what you want to change.
There are lots of practical, positive steps we can take to deal with stress. These include:
All of these can help, but starting with a relaxation exercise will put you in the right frame of mind to start dealing with your stress. Watch demonstrations of relaxation exercises and get links to free relaxation downloads at: www.stepsforstress.org