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Our days are made up of a lot of stress. Some stress is good though, because it actually helps us live life and learn how to handle those unexpected requests that just might come up throughout the day.

But there are days when we have just had it. We are pulling out our hair, munching nonstop on anything salty, or sweet-and even probably just a bit grumpier than usual. Stress can literally knock us out if we don’t know how to handle it just right.

There are some ways that I handle stress in my life, and perhaps you may find a few of these tips helpful for you-or you might already do them.

WAYS TO HANDLE STRESS:

• Walk it off. If you are at work, try a 5-10 minute power walk during your lunch break. Head to a park or a quiet area where you can gather your thoughts. Just walk, and huff it all off. You just might feel better.

• Write it down. Carry a journal or a small notepad. Anytime you feel angry, sad, or even if something great has happened-write about it! Writing down our inter-most feelings can help us work through any problems or at least give us a space to vent-when we can’t say certain things out-loud.
• LAUGH. It is important to laugh. Watch your favorite sitcom, read a funny joke, or just watch children at play. When you can enjoy life and laugh at the same time-it can be that more precious. Sometimes it is even funny to laugh at ourselves when we do something embarrassing. It makes the situation so much more easier to handle.
• Do your favorite hobby or activity. When we can spend our lives doing things we enjoy such as reading, crafting, sports activities, or collecting something special, it gives our lives more meaning. If we spent our entire lives just getting up to go to work and coming home-life could be miserable. Make sure that you have time to “play” as well as work.

• Note…. Is the economy getting you down? Strict budgets, high gas and food prices, and job loss can do a lot to our stress. Money seems to be one of the most things that people stress about. Check out the following article which can help you learn how to stay cheerful when the economy is doing poorly. Read “How to Stay Cheerful during a Hurting Economy, ” if money woes have gotten the best of you.

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