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…..)
- 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
- 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
- Use affirmations (what you think about you bring about)
- Learn to say NO