Do you go with the flow?

Or does anxiety keep you on edge, holding you away from enjoying life? To a great degree, our personality determines how we deal with the stress in our lives. But I have some things to help you keep your stress under control:

Today and tomorrow, I’ll post five very popular suggestions:

1. Sleep more. It’s very common in our society to “exist” on less than 6 hours of sleep a night! And that’s about what it is, when it’s less than 6 hours!

But experts keep saying we need at least 8 hours! Not just to rest our bodies, but to rejuvenate our minds. “Tired” and “cranky” seem to go hand in hand. Don’t use your bedroom to watch the news or finish up some work from the office. Make that room your haven, a place to relax and escape the day. Have a hot cup of tea, take a warm bath, or read a paperback to help you unwind.

2. Have faith. Saying a short prayer in times of stress can give you a sense of calm, especially when the situation is one you really have no control over.

Studies have shown that people who trust in a higher power have lower blood pressure. Being able to forgive people can also affect your blood pressure.

Holding a grudge is not good for your health!

Just watch the daily news for testimony!

Now, so as to not cause more undue stress, I invite you to stop back here tomorrow to read the rest of our tips for “busting” stress!.

And in the meantime, “practice, practice” today’s tips.

Tags: stress, tips for busting stress