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How to Reduce Stress Level

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By Greatfunmoms
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Stress is part of life, however to much stress can lead to depression and anxiety. There are many ways people can do to reduce stress in their life.

Difficulty: Moderate
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  1. Step 1

    Find out the source of your stress. Find out where the stress comes from and why you're so stressful about it. Ask yourself questions; is it your work load, is it a problem with partner, are you getting frustrated of something, etc.

  2. Step 2

    After you find the source of your stress, try to resolve it. Remember sometime it takes few days or few weeks to resolve something and it can takes time to resolve a problem. Try to get more organize at work, learn new skill, schedule time for different activity and don't stress out over something that you can not resolve overnight.

  3. Step 3

    Try to exercise regularly. It can help to reduce your stress level. Make time for at least 1 to 2 hours a week to exercise. You can sign up for group exercise class such as yoga, aerobic, etc. or just simply walking or running around the neighborhood.

  4. Step 4

    Listen to the soothing music also can help to reduce your stress level. Instrumental music can create a soothing environment. It can help you to relax and relieve tension.

  5. Step 5

    Eat healthy foods or snacks can help to lower your stress level as well. Sometime stress level is associated with the high blood pressure, high cholesterol, headache, etc. Thus eating healthy snacks can help you to be a healthier person and help you to manage your stress level.

  6. Step 6

    Take few minutes break can also help you to renew your energy and you may be able to think so much better after the break. You can take a break outside for few minutes to get fresh air or just to get something fresh to drink.

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on 8/11/2009 Great tips for reducing stress!

velosity said

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on 8/7/2009 Excellent tips. Thanks for sharing!

mrny said

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on 8/3/2009 Great tips on how to reduce levels of stress. Step 4 and 5 are my favorite.

kaldrich88 said

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on 7/27/2009 so true. thanks for the great advice. I will def have to try these! 5*

mevina said

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on 7/18/2009 5* for some good ways to reduce stress.

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