Stress Management, Stress Relief

December 19, 2007

10 Steps to Stress Management and Stress Relief - I have some suggestions in response to my “Are You Stressed?” blogpost here:

http://thecravingscoach.com/blog/are-you-stressed-checklist/

1.  Say No - do not overschedule yourself

2.  Rest — Get a good night’s sleep

3.  Do not work more than 9 hours in a day (I know, I know, there are lots of us Work At Home Moms who find this almost impossible!!)

4.  Relax - Take at least half an hour off in a day - just for you.  Practice a relaxation or stress-reduction technique.  Go for a walk, listen to music, practice deep breathing, spend time with your pet.

5.  Eat regular and healthy meals and snacks - junk food, sugar and alcohol cravings are going to come when you have low blood sugar - Nutrition is a key factor

6.  Exercise - we all know how important this is for stress reduction and to raise the endorphins.  Even 10 minutes of exercise, 3 times a day, will really decrease your stress levels.

7.  Do not drink alcohol, smoking or drugs to relieve stress.

8.  Laugh - enjoy movies, cartoons, time with family - whatever lightens your mood.

9.  Slow down - make sure you check in with yourself, and learn to recognize your own stress levels.

10.  Attitude.  Work on having a positive attitude on an ongoing basis.  Watch what you are thinking.  Your outlook, attitude, and thoughts influence stress levels.

Take baby steps in your stress management program — stress relief will result in a more vibrant, more healthy YOU - with less emotional eating and less cravings for junk food, sugar and alcohol.

Diana Walker, Cravings Coach

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