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Get organized: Make a daily, weekly and/or monthly schedule. This will allow you to manage your time around projects, meetings and other activities. Be sure to schedule in time for yourself, and do something that you enjoy. Allow plenty of time for doing things. Being too busy, rushed, or late, is a big source of stress.
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Stop procrastinating: The longer you put off that project or deadline, the more stress it will cause when it's due. If you prepare ahead of time (schedule time on your calendar), you will avoid the unwanted stress. In addition, getting it done ahead of time will provide you with free time to do as you please.
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Learn to say No: Sometimes others expect more from us than we can feasibly give. So don't be afraid to say no when your schedule is full. Let the person know that right now is a busy time, but you may be willing to help in the future. They will understand!
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Learn to relax: Relaxation techniques can be very useful in lowering your stress and anxiety levels. Here are some examples: deep breathing, listening to soothing music, meditation, massage and visualization of positive experiences.
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Take care of yourself: Exercise will bring about positive physical and mental changes, which will help reduce stress. Eating fruits and vegetables are good vitamin sources for boosting the immune system. Avoid the use of "pick me ups" (sugar, caffeine, tobacco, or alcohol) as they will only provide a temporary fix to the problem.
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Get enough sleep: Getting sufficient sleep each night will prepare you to take on the next day's tasks to the best of your ability. Feeling sleepy will only slow you down and put you further behind. Here are some sleeping tips to help you get the most out of your sleep time: go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time everyday, get regular exercise (just not right before bed), keep the bedroom quiet while sleeping, and keep the room at a comfortable temperature.
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Have a sense of humour: A good laugh is always a great way to relieve any stress you are dealing with. You may need to step back and learn not to take yourself so seriously. For example, exaggerate your flaws! Periodically turn the incongruous into the silly
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Don't dwell on the past: There is no point in dwelling on the past; you cannot change it. You can only learn from your mistakes and try to avoid making the same ones in the future. So focus your attention on the goals at hand, not on missed opportunities.
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Find a hobby: Find a Hobby. Hobbies can be active or reflective; sometimes they can be both, like gardening. Hobbies may be shared, but often it's enjoyable activity pursued or engaged in solitude.
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Check your stress levels often: Don't get obsessive about it, but throughout the day, check to see if your muscles are as relaxed as they can be. Take a deep, slow breath, and let go. Don't take more than 30-60 seconds to do this. With practice you can do it in 15 seconds.
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Keep lists: When you have completed one of the tasks on your list, cross it off. Crossing everything off the list is a good feeling of accomplishment. This is also a great way to see how much you actually do during the day and pat yourself on the back for a job well done.
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Not coping? Ask for help. If you feel like your stress is just too much, talk with your family, a friend or a counselor. There's always a solution.
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