Put into your routine as many of these stress management tools as possible

• Practise acceptance / detachment

• Live in the present. Don’t fret about the past (it has passed) Future is yet to come. Be in the NOW

• Prioritize

• Pace yourself

• Do Qigong/ Yoga /Tai Chi

• Create balance in your life.     Work/ friends/ family/ home/personal /time out

• Watch your thoughts (“your word is your wand”)

• Reframe (Up till now…..)

• Regular exercise (walk/run/gym/bike….do what you love)

  

• Conscious breathing (techniques natural/deep abdominal/in for 3 out for 5)

• Meditation (mind clearing/ cleansing /bring in the light /healing)

• Visualization

• Set goals(be realistic)

• Seek help (if necessary)

• Make time for relaxation and fun

• Read inspirational material for a few minutes each day

• Make healthy and balanced choices around your diet

  

• Drink quality water(2 litres per day)

• Develop an attitude of gratitude (start a gratitude journal)

• Listen to relaxing music/ take a warm bath

• Laugh / smile / watch a funny movie

• Spend time in nature

• Use affirmations (what you think about you bring about)

• Learn to say NO