5 Ways to Stop Stress Before It Starts

Battling everyday stress? Don’t let stress sap away your mood and energy. You need to kill stress before it starts killing you. Take a look at these 5 ways to stop stress in its tracks.

1. Count to Ten

Too often, we let the little things in life completely overwhelm us. When you’re feeling upset or frustrated, remember to take a deep breath and calmly count to ten. This will help ease stress and limit overreactions. Shake off the small stuff, move forward and most importantly stop stress before it even starts.

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2. Make Time For You

When was the last time you did something for you? I mean really something completely and entirely for you. Keep your schedule light and well-balanced, this way there’s always an opportunity to make time for yourself. Read for an hour. Listen to your favorite song. Whatever you decide to do, make sure it’s solely for you.

3. Connect With Nature

Lift your mood and pave the way for a stress-free life by spending more time in the great outdoors. Whether it’s hiking the majestic mountains or relaxing on a warm sandy beach, there’s a number of ways to get outside and enjoy nature.  Aside from capturing breathtaking views, the fresh air is proven to calm your nerves and relax your entire mind, body, soul. There’s so much beauty in this world, make sure you get out there and enjoy it!

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4. Morning Workouts

Start your day off on the right foot by working out in the early mornings. With a release of energy and mood-boosting endorphins, you’ll be able to easily tackle your day without any extra stress getting in your way. Set the tone for your morning by rising early and de-stressing.

5. Plan Ahead

Stress is often a result of a lack of planning and unpreparedness. Chances are procrastinating will leave you feeling ten times more stressed out than ever before. With proper planning and scheduling, you can completely eliminate this type of stress from your life. Say goodbye to stress and plan for managing your day.