Stress Free

Only two more weeks of classes, then finals, then....well the rest of my life. There is a lot of stress and worry flying around, and not enough motivation.

I pride myself on living a very stress free life style and have decided that this is perfect time to share some low stress secrets. Hope this helps!

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50 Ways to Live Stress Free

-Get up 15 minutes earlier.

-Prepare for the morning the night before.

-Don't rely on your memory! Write things down.

-Make duplicate keys.

-Say "NO" more often.

-Set priorities in your life.

-Avoid negative people.

-Ask for help with jobs you dislike.

-No one can read your mind. Speak up.

-Break large tasks into bite sized portions.

-Remember, perhaps it's not personal.

-Smile more.

-Look at problems as challenges.

-Don't dramatize your deadlines. You have time.

-Always carry an umbrella.

-Schedule play time into every day.

-Take a bubble bath.

-Believe in yourself.

-Become a less aggressive driver.

-Develop a sense of humor.

-Stop thinking "tomorrow will be a better day." Make today the best you can.

-Do brand new things.

-Strive for excellence-NOT perfection.

-Don't dwell over what you should have done.

-Always have a plan B.

-Know your limitations and let others know them too.

-Leave your number twice on a voicemail.

-Learn to meet your own needs.

-Get everywhere early.

-Praise other people.

-Pick your battles.

-Search for the grain of truth in the other opinion.

-Think about what you have instead of what you want.

-Get enough sleep.

-Quit tyring to "fix" other people.

-Find the silver lining.

-Remember, you always have options.

-Say "hello" to strangers.

-Organize. Not just your office or your files...but everything.

-Learn to breathe slowly.

-Let people help you.

-Take time outs. It's amazing what a few minutes can do for the mind.

-Ask for hugs.

-Don't be overwhelmed by your "To Do" list. A long list only means your time is valuable and in demand.

-Ask yourself, "Will this be important a year from now?"

-Let go for your perfect plans.

-Allow "white space" in your calendar

-When someone asks you how your are, don't emphasize your busy schedule.

-Don't got to bed mad.

-Make allowances for incompetence.