SELF IMPROVEMENT AND MOTIVATION

When you're feeling anxious or stressed, these strategies will help you cope: Take a time-out.  Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head. Eat well-balanced meals.  Do not skip any meals. Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on hand. Limit alcohol and caffeine , which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks. Get enough sleep.  When stressed, your body needs additional sleep and rest. Exercise daily  to help you feel good and maintain your health. Check out the fitness tips below. Take deep breaths . Inhale and exhale slowly. Count to 10 slowly . Repeat, and count to 20 if necessary. Do your best . Instead of aiming for perfection, which isn't possible, be proud of however close you get. Accept that you cannot control everything . Put your stress in perspective: Is it really as bad as you think? Welcome humor . A good laugh goes a long way. Mai...

Everyone has stress, because life isn't something we totally control. The question is: Are you managing your stress, or has it mastered you? The answer matters a lot for your health. If you're stressed often over time, it puts you at  risk for heart disease ,  depression , and other problems. The key is to stop stress before it stops you. It's simpler than you might think: Solve stressful problems when you can. And when you can't, connect with other people, and get active. 13 Tips to Ease Stress Use these tips to help keep stress at bay. Ask yourself what you can do about the sources of your stress. Think through the pros and cons. Take action where you can. Keep a positive, realistic attitude. Accept that although you can't control certain things, you're in charge of how you respond. Stand up for yourself in a polite way. Share your feelings, opinions, or beliefs, instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive. Learn and practice relaxation te...