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→Stress management strategies and methods
== Stress management strategies and methods ==
== Stress management strategies and methods ==
=== Exercise ===
=== Exercise ===
Be physically active. Any activity’s better than none. Health benefits grow the more you do.<ref>[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/staying-active/ Staying Active] Harvard School of Public Health.</ref>
Be physically active. Any activity’s better than none. Health benefits grow the more you do.<ref>[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/staying-active/ Staying Active] Harvard School of Public Health.</ref>
=== Practice mindfulness ===
Focus on your thoughts and senses (sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste) to bring yourself back to the present moment.
=== Meditation ===
=== Meditation ===
''A free and silent mind is always in meditation. Make meditation a daily practice, and it will soon turn into a habit. Concentrate on your consciousness and find out what it is. You may be surprised at what you find.'' <ref>[http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_00007c.htm Quotes on Meditation.]</ref>
''A free and silent mind is always in meditation. Make meditation a daily practice, and it will soon turn into a habit. Concentrate on your consciousness and find out what it is. You may be surprised at what you find.'' <ref>[http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_00007c.htm Quotes on Meditation.]</ref>
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=== Spend time in nature ===
Taking walks outside such as in parks. Taking hikes in nature.
== Muscle relaxation and breathe control ===
Practice progressive relaxation (focus on relaxing various portions of your body). Breathe control (Be aware of your breathing, taking deep breathes and slowing down your breathing)
=== Other tools ===
=== Other tools ===
Receive a massage. Also helps spending time with your pet or smile and laugh; it is said that: Laughter is the best medicine. Rent, buy or see a hilarious movie. This is guaranteed to help. Smiling and laughing releases endorphins, which fights stress, helps to relax and reminds you that life is more than just work. Even if it feels strange at first, make it a point to smile more often. [[Ibidem]]: [http://www.wikihow.com/Relax]
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