So how does a person reduce stress? There is not one single answer for every person on this planet. Since we are all different, we all will respond to different techniques in different ways. Here is a fairly comprehensive list of varying techniques that have been researched (not just invented) to help reduce stress levels...
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You could just follow this guys recommendations, but as you will read in another section, his solution doesn't really solve much... Click here for short video
Relax
When you do check out the stress reducers list on the website above, several of the first few techniques are ways to relax. If these sound interesting to you, here is another website that provides more details on these (and other related-techniques): Click here for relaxation techniques. To further your application of this material, attached at the bottom of each technique on this website are a few audio files that guide you through how to do a few relaxation techniques.
You might like one or many of these. You might not like any... why? Were they too slow (that is kind of the idea). Or perhaps you don't like the man's voice. There are numerous websites/resources out there that have various relaxation techniques. Try several out. See what you like/don't like. After a while, you won't need the auditory track to follow because you will be able to do the technique on your own with practice.
Journaling
We will be completing an assignment related journaling in the near future. It is a nice way to put your thoughts on paper. Click Here for Journaling information or Click here for Benefits of Journaling information.
Resilience
Being able to adapt to stressful situations or crises is a trait sought after by many. Those who can do this well have a high level of emotional resilience. There are several characteristics that resilient people tend to have to allow them to cope better with stress: https://www.verywellmind.com/characteristics-of-resilience-2795062. With practice, anyone can build their emotional resilience: https://www.verywellmind.com/emotional-resilience-is-a-trait-you-can-develop-3145235
Time Management
Now #16 should be important to everyone!!! Time Management skills. There are numerous references that will help anyone develop better time management skills. Such as this one... Click here for time management for students website And this site provides strategies to use in all aspects of your life management, not just school... Click here for second time management website
There are many people, in the "real world" who like to offer advice about time management. One topic that these individuals may be able to help is in the realm of tools to use for time management. There are lots of individuals who like to try different tools and then report on them in a blog. If you read a few of these blogs on Time management tools (usually apps for a phone), you can see a few tools that keep coming up. They might be the tools to try and use first to see if they will work for you. Here are a few examples...
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