Relax and Recharge

• Set aside relaxation time -  Include rest and relaxation in your daily schedule. This is your time to take a break from all responsibilities and recharge your batteries.
• Connect with others - Spend time with positive people who enhance your life and that you can communicate with. 
• Do something you enjoy every day -  Make time for leisure activities that bring you joy. 
• Keep your sense of humor - This includes the ability to laugh at yourself. The act of laughing helps your body fight stress in a number of ways.

• Exercise regularly - Physical activity plays a key role in reducing and preventing the effects of stress. Make time for at least 30 minutes of exercise, three times per week. 
• Eat a healthy diet - Well-nourished bodies are better prepared to cope with stress. Reduce caffeine and sugar. By reducing the amount of coffee, soft drinks, chocolate, and sugar snacks in your diet, you’ll feel more relaxed and you’ll sleep better.
• Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs -  Self-medicating with alcohol or drugs may provide an easy escape from stress, but the relief is only temporary. 
• Get enough sleep - Adequate sleep fuels your mind, as well as your body. Feeling tired will increase your stress because it may cause you to think irrationally.

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• Stress Relief Guide: Articles that help you recognize and understand stress, and take steps to bring stress into balance.
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• Stress Symptoms, Signs, and Causes: The Effects of Stress Overload and What You Can Do About It