Stress Busters

There are lots of things that can help relieve you of the symptoms of stress and also to provide longer term protection for your future. Here are some stress busters for the times when you feel everything is getting on top of you.

• Relax
• Take time out from your daily routine
• Keep a diary of when you have good days and bad days
• Try to avoid situations which cause you to feel stressed
• Do some exercise, which will help to improve your fitness levels too
• Get a good night’s sleep and try to have a regular sleep pattern
• Eat healthily, this builds the foundations of good health to help you manage the pressures of stress
• Share your thoughts and how you are feeling
• Team work – involve yourself with your team
• Develop and improve your self esteem
• Learn to switch off – leave your worries behind you
• Have a work/life balance – identify the things that matter to you most in life
• Manage your time – prioritise and plan your private time too
• Concentrate on the things that make you feel good
• Laughter can relieve the tensions of stress
• Smile – It will change your mood instantly.