{"id":59,"date":"2021-07-06T10:30:58","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T02:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiseclub.online\/?p=59"},"modified":"2021-07-08T19:22:59","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T11:22:59","slug":"10-simple-ways-to-live-a-less-stressful-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/2021\/07\/06\/10-simple-ways-to-live-a-less-stressful-life\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Simple Ways to Live a Less Stressful Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Stress is a major problem for many people \u2014 a hectic, stressful job, a chaotic home life, bills to worry about, and bad habits such as unhealthy eating, drinking and smoking can lead to a mountain of stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your life is full of stress, like mine once was, there are some simle things you can do to get your life to a more manageable level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, your life will probably never be stress-free \u2014 I don\u2019t think that\u2019s even desirable, even if it is possible, because stress is something that challenges us and helps us grow. At a reasonable level. But when stress gets too high, it causes us to be unhappy and unhealthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t that long ago when I was working long hours in a very stressful job, with little time for my family, smoking and eating fatty foods and not exercising. I had a lot of debt and too many bills. I was unhappy and stressed out all the time. I was losing hair \u2026 OK, actually that was because of genetics, but still. I was pretty stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I made some drastic changes. I quit my job. I simplified my life. I quit smoking and started exercising and eating healthier. I began to eliminate my debt. And I learned some habits that, when applied on a daily basis, can really transform the way you live, in a positive way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did I do all of this? One thing at a time. I didn\u2019t do a major rehaul of my life. I changed one habit a month, and gradually over the course of a year or two changed a lot of things in my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn\u2019t ask me, I\u2019d still have to say it.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 George F. Burns<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I won\u2019t guarantee that all of these will work for you. They worked for me, but each person is different. Pick and choose the ones that will work best for you, and give them a try. One at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. One thing at a time<\/strong>. This is the simplest and best way to start reducing your stress, and you can start today. Right now. Focus as much as possible on doing one thing at a time. Clear your desk of distractions. Pick something to work on. Need to write a report? Do only that. Remove distractions such as phones and email notifications while you\u2019re working on that report. If you\u2019re going to do email, do only that. This takes practice, and you\u2019ll get urges to do other things. Just keep practicing and you\u2019ll get better at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Simplify your schedule<\/strong>. A hectic schedule is a major cause of high stress. Simplify by reducing the number of commitments in your life to just the essential ones. Learn to say no to the rest \u2014 and slowly get out of commitments that aren\u2019t beneficial to you. Schedule only a few important things each day, and put space between them. Get out of meetings when they aren\u2019t absolutely essential. Leave room for down time and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Get moving<\/strong>. Do something each day to be active \u2014 walk, hike, play a sport, go for a run, do yoga. It doesn\u2019t have to be grueling to reduce stress. Just move. Have fun doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Develop one healthy habit this month<\/strong>. Other than getting active, improving your health overall will help with the stress. But do it one habit at a time. Eat fruits and veggies for snacks. Floss every day. Quit smoking. Cook something healthy for dinner. Drink water instead of soda. One habit at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Do something calming<\/strong>. What do you enjoy that calms you down? For many people, it can be the \u201cget moving\u201d activity discussed above. But it could also be taking a nap, or a bath, or reading, or having sex (which can also be considered a \u201cget moving\u201d activity if you do it for longer than 5 minutes). Other people are calmed by housework or yardwork. Some people like to meditate, or take a nature walk. Find your calming activity and try to do it each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Simplify your finances<\/strong>. Finances can be a drain on your energy and a major stressor. If that\u2019s true with you, figure out ways to simplify things. Automate savings and bill payments and debt payments. Spend less by going shopping (at malls or online) much less. Find ways to have fun that don\u2019t involve spending money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Have a blast!<\/strong> Have fun each day, even if it\u2019s just for a few minutes. I like to play with my kids \u2014 they take my mind off everything and are really hilarious. I also like to play sports (again, often with my kids). Board games are fun. Sex, again, can be a fun activity. Whatever you choose, be sure to laugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Get creative<\/strong>. Throwing yourself into a creative activity is another great way to de-stress and to prevent stress. I like writing, but others like to paint or play music or sketch or make pottery or do interior design or build things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Declutter<\/strong>. This is a favorite of mine. I like to take 20-30 minutes and just go through a room, getting rid of stuff we don\u2019t use or need anymore. I look around at anything that\u2019s cluttering up a room, and get rid of it or find a better place for it. When I\u2019m done, I have a nice, peaceful enviornment for work, play, and living. Do this a little at a time \u2014 it can be one of your \u201cfun activities\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Be early<\/strong>. I will admit that it\u2019s hard to be early when you have to get 6 kids ready (seriously \u2014 try it!). But being late can be very stressful. Try to leave earlier by getting ready earlier, or by scheduling more space between events. Things always take longer than normal, so schedule some buffer time: extra time to get ready, to commute, to do errands before you need to be somewhere, to attend a meeting before another scheduled appointment. If you get somewhere early, it\u2019s good to have some reading material.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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