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If you're stressed, whether by your job or something more personal, the first step to feeling better is to identify the cause. Doing nothing will only make stress worse. There are lots of ways you can start to take control, use these 10 stress-busting ideas as somewhere to start:
Be active - Exercise can help to clear your thoughts. Activities with breathing exercises and movement are particularly helpful for stress.
Take control - Stress will worsen if you believe there is nothing you can do about it. Taking control is empowering and is crucial to finding a solution.
Connect with people - Having a good support mans you have people to turn to for help. Talking to others can help you find solutions to your problems.
Have some "me time"- Make some time for exercise, socialising and relaxation to improve your stress levels.
Avoid unhealthy habits - Don't rely on alcohol, smoking and caffeine as a way to cope. Replace any bad habits with healthy ones.
Try to be positive - Looking for the positives in life can put things into perspective and make you see your stress in a different light.
Accept the things you can't change - Try to concentrate on the things you do have control over.
Help other people - Helping other people can help you become more resilient and positive.
Set goals or challenges - Setting yourself goals and challenges helps to build confidence. This will help you deal with stress.
Work smarter, not harder - Prioritise tasks and concentrate on the things you need to do that will make a real difference.
If you are struggling with stress on your own, speak with your GP who can recommend different treatments options such as therapy, medication and complimentary therapies like Hypnotherapy or Acupuncture.
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