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uchicagomedicineadventhealth.org
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https://www.uchicagomedicineadventhealth.org/blog/tips-handling-stress-work-h…
Your home’s physical surroundings are closely tied to your peace — and can add to your stress. Try decluttering and keeping essential things. A clean home creates space for new memories to be made and a sense of calm to flourish. Find ways to integrate calming materials and textures, plants and cool, calming colors in your home — all of which aid in creating a sense of peace.
Make Time for Fun [...] If you leave work feeling overwhelmed and come home to a space that doesn’t help you unwind, it can add to the stress from your day. With these tips, you can make your home feel like an oasis again.
Create a Personal Space
Boundaries aren’t just important at work or with friends, but also in your home. If you need time to cool down after work before you start cooking dinner, let your partner know that you’re going to take a quick bath or sit outside on the porch. [...] Open the doorways of communication in your relationships and ask your partner, friends or family for help when you need it. And don’t forget to ask them how you can help them as well. Maybe the pile of dishes in the sink doesn’t bother you, but it may feel like an impossible, overwhelming task to your partner. Offer to help wash and put them away.
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healthpartners.com
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https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/tips-for-reducing-stress-at-home
It can be helpful to bucket your tasks and set a schedule for what needs to be done daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. For example:
Creating a calm, happy environment is a start. But how you spend your time can reduce home stress even more. [...] Of course, it’s easy to stop seeing things that are right in front of you. So, when you’re feeling stress at home, be mindful of the items around you and seek out the ones that bring you joy.
### 3. Use essential oils for your home and self-care
Smells matter! For example, fresh-baked cookies can remind you of good times with your family – plus they can cover up any funky smells like your son’s super-stinky socks. [...] Regular cleaning is important to remove germs in your home, and decrease the chance that someone gets a cold or flu. You can make it easy by keeping disinfecting wipes in the germiest areas of your house – such as the kitchen and bathroom.
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webmd.com
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https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-management
Antioxidants may help too. They protect your cells against damage that chronic stress can cause. You can find them in a huge variety of foods like beans, fruits, berries, vegetables, and spices such as ginger.
Stick to a healthy diet with a few simple tips. Make a shopping list. Carry healthy snacks with you when you leave the house. Stay away from processed foods, and try not to eat mindlessly. [...] Find connection. Spend time with a friend or family member who will listen to you. It is a natural way to calm you and lower your stress. When you connect with people in person, your body releases a hormone that stops your fight-or-flight response. You relax.
Behavior. How you respond to people directly impacts your stress levels. Manage your response with these tips: [...] "Acknowledging [your thoughts and feelings] and accepting rather than pushing away is one big facet of stress management," Radin says.
You can work toward managing stress in different ways and using different approaches. Some general tips for managing stress in a healthy way include:
No matter which approaches you use, Radin says stress management gets easier over time as you work on it.
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mentalhealth.cornell.edu
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https://mentalhealth.cornell.edu/self-care/stress-management-strategies
Take care of yourself: Prioritize sleep. Eat nutritious foods each day. Get some regular exercise. Create a routine of regular self-care practices that work for you.
Connect with others: Having a strong social support network made up of friends and family members helps to buffer against stress. Here are some tips for staying connected. [...] Peak performance is when someone is at their very best. This means feeling energized, grounded, and focused on the important tasks at hand like taking an exam, giving a presentation, or having an important conversation with someone. Peak performance is time limited, and can be achieved when you have a manageable amount of stress that acts as a motivator. Once the task is completed, it is important to take a break and do something less intense or something that helps to replenish your energy [...] ## Stress management tips
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nhs.uk
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https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/tips-t…
If you do not have time to volunteer, try to do someone a favour every day. It can be something as small as helping someone cross the road or going on a coffee run for colleagues.
### Work smarter, not harder
Working smarter means prioritising your work, concentrating on the tasks that'll make a real difference.
Leave the least important tasks to last. Accept that you will not have time for everything.
### Try to be positive
Look for the positives in life and things you're grateful for. [...] Some of the keys to good stress management are building emotional strength, taking control of the things you're able to, having a good social network and adopting a positive outlook.
## What you can do to address stress
Try these 10 stress-busting suggestions.
### Be active
Exercise will not make your stress disappear, but it can reduce some of the emotional intensity that you're feeling, clearing your thoughts and letting you deal with your problems more calmly. [...] Many of us work long hours, meaning we often do not spend enough time doing things we really enjoy.
It's important to take some time for socialising, relaxation or exercise.
You could try setting aside a couple of nights a week for some quality "me time" away from work.
### Challenge yourself
Setting yourself goals and challenges, whether at work or outside, such as learning a new language or a new sport, can help build confidence. This may help you deal with stress.
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mayoclinic.org
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stres…
Physical activity can pump up your feel-good endorphins and other natural neural chemicals that boost your sense of well-being. Exercise also can refocus your mind on your body's movements. This refocus can improve your mood and help the day's irritations fade away. So go on a walk, take a jog, work in your garden, clean your house, bike, swim, weight train, vacuum or do anything else that gets you active.
## Eat a healthy diet [...] Got more time? Try volunteering for a charity and help yourself while helping others.
## Assert yourself
You might want to do it all, but you can't, at least not without paying a price. Learning to say no or being willing to delegate can help you manage your to-do list and your stress. Healthy boundaries are important in a wellness journey. Everyone has physical and emotional limits. [...] When you're stressed and irritable, you may want to isolate yourself. Instead, reach out to family and friends and make social connections. Even one good friend who listens can make a difference.
Social contact is a good stress reliever because it can offer distraction, give support, and help you put up with life's up and downs. So take a coffee break with a friend, email a relative or visit your place of worship.
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apa.org
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https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/tips
Cultivate social support: Strong social support can improve resilience to stressopens in new window. Reach out strategically. Some friends or family members may be good at listening and sympathizing. Others might excel at practical help, like bringing over a home-cooked meal or covering an hour of child care. Giving supportopens in new window can also increase positive emotions and decrease negative emotions. Just make sure your relationships stay in balance. A friend who requires support but [...] walk or a dance session in the living room can do the trick. [...] and put your mind elsewhere. Set realistic expectations for yourself. Strive for acceptance of situations outside of your control.
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cdc.gov
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https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/living-with/index.html
## Healthy ways to cope with stress
Learning to cope in a healthy way can help reduce your stress. Taking small steps in your daily life to manage stress can have a big impact. Everyone manages stress differently. You can find and manage what triggers your stress and the right combination of healthy techniques that work for you.
Take care of your mind.
### Gratitude works
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Take care of your body.
### Integration of physical and mental health [...] Everyone experiences stress, which is your body's physical and emotional response to new or challenging situations.1 This can occur when you face problems such as those related to work, school, health, and relationships. Feeling stress can be a normal coping response and can forge a healthy sense of our ability to solve problems. However, when the stress is long term, known as chronic stress, it can lead to worsening health problems.2
Stress can cause the following: [...] # Managing Stress
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24/7/365 help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. See Resources for help.
## Key points
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## How it impacts everyday life