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First and foremost I think it is essential that you identify the specific causes of stress and then determine if they are controllable or not controllable. For the items we can control it can be rewarding to develop a plan to control the issue in a way that will reduce the level of stress- maybe that is as simple as delegating responsibility or prioritizing objectives. For the things we can't control- just admiring that in itself can release stress, but I also like to build some of the following into my day: exercise/connect with a friend/yoga/and meditation.

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Yes, Adam.

Relax, relate, release. As we experience things everyday, we become self aware and identify the things that change our moods - good, bad, indifferent.

We GROW through what we GO through.

Don't dwell and think negatively about things beyond your control for so long. It's not healthy. Contol what you can control.

I like quiet time, self reflection time, reading, listening to mellow music, people write (journal), do a simple pleasure as well things that make you calm, laugh, yoga, meditation, practice mindfulness.

Therapists as well as friends and family are good to communicate with too. As long as they (family, friends) are not the cause of your stress.

Positive thinking, positive thoughts. Practice positive personal and professioanl growth mindset.

Stand tall, take that deep breath, exhale and boss back up 👏💪👊.

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I have learned the very hard way over several decades that mind/body balance is key in managing stress and its aftereffects as well as managing expectations.

The human physiology has not evolved to match the pace at which we live today and the technology available to us. Gadgets (or "Gadget" programs) for fitness are a fad, cost money and supply relatively little value. They espouse the quick and easy because that is what sells. Diet programs are the same.

The following 4 basics are suggested for starters. They can be efficiently achieved but not quickly and for many not easily. But they are monumentally worth the investment. Like many other challenges they require management and must be synchronous with the other elements of our life.

  1. Realign a long walk with problem solving and family time to have a clear horizon and put mind and body in sync. Our bodies still require moderate exercise to function because we have not yet evolved out of your "Hunter/Gatherer/Fight/Flight" physiology.

  2. Develop habits that permit the subliminal mind to work while the body rests as least 7 hours a day with sleep.

  3. The human body needs a mix of lean meat and vegetables. The artificial junk clogs us up and wears us down.

  4. Manage expectations - those others have for us and those we have for ourselves. We are sensitive and vulnerable creatures, designed in a complex and vastly varying ways. The pace of life these days requires cultivation of expectation management and everyone must evolve their own unique form of that art.

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Set a side an hour of time to focus or recenter, remind yourself that your time and your work is valuable. (Here are some stress free ideas: Yoga, read a book, hit the gym, check out LUSH products for at home spa time, listen to meditation/classical music, get a massage, go on a walk, play sports, create art, host a baking show, go see a movie, watch music videos)

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Stress is an inhibitor to our conscious mind! Stress does not lie in the depths of the subconscious mind! What I mean by this is that stress is originated from looking at a task or objective from the finish line! We look all the way down to the starting line and try to map out the FASTEST most EFFICIENT Way to get to the finish! BUT I’ll let you in on a secret! If you don’t try to map it all out at once you will make it turn by turn a lot faster! We fail or feel stress from being overwhelmed so take away the cliche “look at the big picture” and just enjoy each brush stroke till you see the satisfying “Big Picture”! Release stress by letting go of the big picture and take it step by step! Know your task at hand but instead of trying to map out the solution all at once trust the process and beak it down! You’ll quickly realize your Brian will move quicker taking care of easy task one by one that then to try to piece everything together at once!

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I agree to identify the root of your stress is key. If the source is being overwhelmed, it can be helpful to breakdown your tasks into smaller more attainable tasks. For example breakdown a generic task like "Plant a garden for Spring " into several key tasks with timelines ie "identify the space"; "clear out space of debris" ; "purchase soil & seeds" etc - to make it more attainable and hopefully showing you that there is a path get there, and it doesn't all need to be done at once.

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Always set aside "me time" find an outlet to direct stress

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Breathe , do yoga , take time to yourself to relax . Ask for help.

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A Remedy to handle stress is to relax your mind.... By removing your self from what has caused the stress...ie people, places. or things... Some people use yoga, some people go to a place of water streams of mountains, some people even play golf.... What ever you choose to do with your isolated time make sure you also journal about it.. getting your feelings and our emotions out on paper sometimes helps relieve stress as well as helped you to recalibrate your thought process so that you can relax and continue to move forward, when you return to your day to day..

My stress reliever is a mini getaway 3 days or so of a different environment - relaxation, comfort and a place of peace.

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One way to manage stress is to have a daily or weekly goals depending on your programs between your schedule intentionally outline a break to rest and take your mind off work, maybe time for meals, a stroll or nice chat with colleagues outside work, remember to always compliment or appreciate your self for a job Weldone and don't scold yourself so much when it doesn't work out well as planned, remember no one is perfect.

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For me , i manage my stress good because i have prevented to be burned out . You have to take a break, take a nap , sleep early at night , have your me time, less music and sound , be silent , relax , take a deep breathe , be calm , think positive thoughts and take your vacation to relax more .

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For me, it is always been about balance. Find something you are passionate about, and chase it for a career. You will hear people say that if you love what you do, then it is not a job. I agree with that for the most part, however, you need to have a balance. Remember the "why" behind you are doing something. It is very important to have a solid work/life balance. Force yourself to charge your batteries, and you will be amazed by the improvements in your focus and execution.

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It is all about the work/life balance. Have a schedule for your day, put it on your calendar. Start early. Exercise. Meditate Keep a gratitude journal Forgive

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Have non negotiables. Time that you set during the day to take a break and do something you enjoy. Listen to music, go for a walk, etc. If you do not take time for yourself it is impossible to be who you need to be when your at your best. Also, set something in the future. When you have something to look forward to it helps you stay focused and not let things distract you or increase your stress.

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When it comes to work stress, I think it is important to prioritize your top 3 goals for each week. This list can change based on new fire drills but the practice of focusing on 3 areas has been very helpful to allow success in those areas and remove the noise of less important requests.

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Be mindful of how you speak to yourself. You deserve grace and kindness just like everyone else. Consider what you think to yourself when something unexpected happens. For example, the other day I dropped something and it spilled all over the floor. Historically, I would have said something like "oh that was so stupid!" but instead I thought "well, that isn't what I planned!" It is amazing how the change of your self talk can have an impact on your stress levels.

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I think that this really depends on if it's personal stress, professional stress, a combination, etc.

To be super clear, don't let it build on the inside! Finding a safe and healthy outlet is critical for this.

For work, I think it's taking a few minutes to talk to my peers, my "best friend at work", and remember that even if there are clouds today, there will be sun tomorrow. Bad jokes is also something that's really big in our team culture, so reading a few bad puns to tell later always cheers me up.

For my personal life, it's about finding a hobby and losing myself in it. I can't tell you how many times I've read for hours and been amazed at how relaxing it's been, or watching a movie or listening to an album.

Managing stress doesn't have to be "productive" -- it just has to help alleviate that pressure.

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A few areas to consider: When you can't sleep or things keep cycling in your head, write down your thoughts, make a list, add your concerns and why you are feeling this way. Then write what you want to have happen and the barriers to get there. When we write down your thoughts it automatically calms you down so you can stop the swirl. It helps you understand the root cause of the stress.

If your stress is related to having too much to do, block out time on your calendar as time to think. When we go from meeting to meeting, it doesn't allow us time to get stuff done. There is a great book I read that also states to have a time that you always long off work. If it's 5:30 then stick to 5:30 and close the computer. Then go for a walk.

A few things that also relax me is playing music, taking hot epson salt baths, meditating (look up "Saa Taa Naa Maa"), yoga, drinking electrolytes in water so I don't emotional eat, having a hot cup of herbal tea. But the absolute best is taking a walk in nature mid-day. Exercise greatly reduces stress.

And don't watch the news.

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By breathing in and out! Also, taking a step back to realize that whether it is stressful at work or in your personal life, there's so much to life and that one part that stresses you out is not your entire world. Take a mental health day to get away, take a vacation, take a walk, take a break and do something else and when you've breathed, taken your mind off of the stressful situation for a bit, go back and tackle whatever challenge it is that you have. In the end it'll work out! Even if you fail at first, try, try again and eventually you'll succeed with several valuable lessons along the way!

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For me , I like doing yoga daily and taking a deep breath. Try avoid any negative self talk, but when that occurs just acknowledge it , breathe and release it, and realign with your true self. Practice mindfulness and self awareness of your actions and how you respond to things. Make sure you take time for yourself to take care of your body and mind by eating healthy and sleeping. I also like to think about what I am grateful for , that usually changes my mood.

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Yoga and meditation! And making sure to take some time away to heal and reflect. As a mother of three and an executive at Verizon, I try to have a weekend to myself at least every 2 months to decompress, reflect and recharge.

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Self awareness is important during stressful times that allows us to identify what is making you stressful and ask people for feedback and talk through your situation with someone. Write down a list of what is making you stress, and if it's overwhelmed with a lot of work. I typically write down a list of action items and prioritize and check off as things are being completed. Take breaks frequently to help clear your and excercise frequently.

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I would say put some time aside to gather your emotions and feelings and just relax. I would say go for a walk when you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed out or exercise and then come back to regroup.

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That's a really great question and so important. Often times we forget to take time for ourselves. We get so engulfed in our daily work schedule that we forget to stop, breathe and take "ME" time. The best way to destress is to pencil in time on your daily calendar for you. Take a walk, add yoga to your schedule or a great workout. Most importantly stop and take a deep breath. Remember there will always be more work to do, but there is only 1 you!

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