Stress Management - Eliminate

Everyone of us should learn about stress management in order not to affect our social behavior and such. There are definitely many ways to eliminate stress. Our apps will let you understand more.

As fornow, we will share 8 stress management techniques, but there are more in the apps which is why you should download:

1. Ask for help.

We all get overwhelmed from time to time. If you're having difficulty getting a handle on things, talk to someone. Family and friends may have a pearl of wisdom or two to share, or maybe just an ear to listen. If you feel like your stress is starting to affect your health, a visit to your GP may be in order.

2. Identify the causes of your stress.

Take a step back and look at what's causing your stress. List your stressors out in order of biggest effect to smallest. Identify the top one, and take it on.

3. Practice good time management.

Organise a ‘to do' list that prioritises your tasks. Tackle the ones that provide the most value first. Spend a few minutes each evening going over your list and determining your tasks for tomorrow. In the morning, go over the list and get started. Break tasks up into smaller chunks and take them on one at a time. Don't multi-task. Doing one thing at a time is much more efficient and gets better results. Set time limits, and stick to them. Finish one thing, then move onto the next. Nothing combats stress like checking pressing things off your list.

4. Delegate.

Sometimes there is just plain too much to do. Not surprisingly, this will increase your level of stress. This is where effective delegation comes in. When done properly, it will reduce your stress levels and not add stress to the person being delegated to. First, make sure to choose a person who is capable of completing the task. Then make sure they have the resources they need to do it successfully. And remember that clear communication throughout the entire process will make sure that both you and the person being delegated to understand, and are comfortable with, the desired result.

5. Take time out and get some rest.

When you're stressed, you're like a battery running short on charge. Finding time to recharge will help you manage stress (and everything else) more effectively by maintaining a healthy balance. Make it a point each day to step away from work to do something that rejuvenates you. Take a walk, have a cup of tea, meditate. You'll return refreshed and ready to tackle the tasks of the day.

6. Get good sleep.

Stress can make it difficult to fall and stay asleep at night, but good sleep is just what you need during stressful times. Make your sleep space a soothing, tranquil environment. Practice winding down for a little while before heading to bed. If something is weighing on your mind, write it down for tomorrow. If you're having trouble falling asleep, don't toss and turn. Get out of bed and do something relaxing, like say reading a book, until you feel ready to drift off. Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule. These are just a few techniques for encouraging good sleep. Find some that work for you because good, restful sleep is an extremely effective stress management tool.

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7. Get some exercise.

This works to manage stress on many levels. It gives a much needed break from the stressors of the day. It improves your sleep (as long as you don't try to do it just before bed). It improves your overall health (obviously). It helps you feel better about yourself by eliminating the guilt you get from not exercising. And the act of exercising itself actually releases mood elevating chemicals (endorphins) in your brain, making you just plain feel better.

8. Keep a journal.

This is a great way to get a handle on what's causing your stress, and it helps you sort out ideas for how to manage it.

That's the 8 ways of stress management technique. Do download our apps for more!