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Leading a stress-free lifestyle.

Stress happens to everyone every day. Family matters, work, unexpected changes, relationships, illness and money can cause anxiety. Stress affects people differently – some become anxious or defensive, while others become depressed or withdrawn. The first step in managing stress is to identify its source. Next, you can either change the situation or alter how you react to it. No single method works for everyone or in every situation, so you have to ask yourself what works best. Here are some techniques you can adopt.

AVOID UNNECESSARY STRESS
Learn how to say NO. Taking on more than you can handle is a recipe for stress.

REASSESS YOUR PRIORITIES
Drop tasks that are not necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely.

WORK AROUND THE PROBLEM
Compromise. When you ask someone to change their behavior, meet them halfway and do the same.

PRACTISE TIME MANAGEMENT
Make a list of the tasks you need to do and set aside a fixed amount of time to complete them.

CHANGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS
Look at the bigger picture. Ask yourself how important it will be in the long run.

ADJUST YOUR STANDARDS
Stop setting yourself up for failure by demanding perfection. Accept what you can’t change. Some things in life are beyond our control. Focus on the things you can control instead.

SHARE YOUR FEELINGS
If you don’t voice them, resentment will build and the situation is likely to remain the same.

MAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF
Don’t neglect yourself. Make time to nurture yourself and you may find yourself in a better frame of mind to handle problems.