Reducing Stress

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY, Today, 03-Jun-2008 edition

 

Reducing Stress

By Dr Bill Maier

 

So, how you do you deal with the stress of everyday life?

 

Most people might say that men struggle more with anxiety,

but recent studies show it is actually women who feel more

day-to-day stress. They tend to be programmed to worry more,

and often feel more vulnerable to failure. If this describes you,

maybe it’s time to incorporate some stress-reducing activities

into your life.

 

One obvious solution is to get plenty of sleep. Learn to turn

the TV off early and cut back on the caffeine. A daily walk

can do wonders to help clear your head and exercise is great

for relieving stress. Ask your doctor how to engage in deep

muscle relaxation a few times during the day.

 

And most importantly, set aside a time each day for

meditation. A daily quiet time is the best way to bring

perspective to a busy schedule.