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Practical and Detailed Time Management Tips for a Fulfilling Life

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on October 16, 2022 @ 3:46 am

Time is what we need most, but what we use worst – William Penn

One of the biggest reasons for stress, frustration and irritation is poor time management. We often feel that we never have enough time to do anything. This is a flawed assumption to begin with. Each and every one of us has twenty-fours in a day, no more and no less.

Why is it then that some people are able to accomplish many activities while others struggle on? Time management does not mean squeezing in many jobs in a short time-frame! Time management means managing your hours in a way that maximizes productivity while allowing free time for leisure, relaxation and fun.

Effective time management strategies can help you in several important ways and minimize stress. Are you managing your time effectively?

Signs of Poor and Ineffective Time Management

‘Short as time is, we make it shorter by wasting time’ Victor Hugo

Rushing around with a full diary of appointments, tasks and meetings does not imply good time management. If you notice any of the following signs in your life, you’re probably wasting precious time:

· Poor punctuality: You are always late for appointments

· Negative feelings dominate: You are always feeling stressed, anxious and impatient

· Poor work productivity: Are you always asking for extra time to complete projects and submit reports?

· Lack of leisure and relaxation: You find yourself always working with no time for family and friends

· Chronic Procrastination: Do you constantly find yourself postponing tasks?

If you constantly find yourself chasing your tail, unable to make decisions and falling through the cracks, you may need to understand why you are unable to manage your time.

10 Reasons why Time Management is Important

1. You can improve productivity and quality of output without burning out

2. Time management leads to more leisure and relaxation time and better work-life balance

3. We are able to accomplish much more while doing less instead of running around in circles

4. You no longer feel overwhelmed, rushed and stressed.

5. Managing our time effectively helps us make better decisions and make empowering choices as we no longer jump to erroneous conclusions in a rush

6. Effective time management is the key to professional and academic success

7. You will feel relaxed and will experience improved levels of mental and physical wellbeing

8. Time management is one of the most effective techniques to beat procrastination

9. You begin to value your time as a precious asset and learn to use it wisely instead of squandering it frivolously

10. Time management helps create a positive flow of energy in your life and is a key factor in goal achievement

Effective Time Management Techniques and Strategies

‘The bad news is that time flies; the good news is that you are the pilot’ Michael Altshuler

You can read through the following list of carefully chosen time-management tips and select the ones that resonate with you.

20 Effective Time Management Tips and Strategies

1. Stop wasting your energy complaining lack of time; start planning your day instead.

2. Slot your tasks and activities into defined time frames. Give 10 minutes to X activity, 30 minutes to Y activity and so on.

3. Show respect and value for your time and others will also follow suit.

4. Use effective time management tools like a calendar and an organizer. There are free online organizers include tools such as Google Calendar and Backpack. A good old diary is just as effective!

5. Create your priority list and time allotments according to your preferences. Don’t pressurize yourself because your friend wants to borrow your car during evening rush hour.

6. Set a definite time after which you won’t work; otherwise work will creep into your evening.

7. Do regular time audits for the week and examine how your time was spent. You may want to redistribute your time for better utilization.

8. Highlight deadlines clearly and legibly in your calendar so that you can plan before project end dates.

9. Pinpoint activities and people who waste your time and drain your energy.

10. Schedule time for relaxation with family, children, friends and pets. A good work-life balance is very important for a stress-free life.

11. Place your clock where you can see it clearly at all times. Many times, we tend to have to look for our mobile phones in order to see the time!

12. Open a minimum number of online tabs. This wastes time as the eyes are continually darting towards other tabs. Close down everything except what you need.

13. Delegate tasks for improved time management. Most people feel obliged to do everything on their own.

14. Whenever you make a time estimate, always add on extra time to be on the safe side. We have a tendency to underestimate time required for tasks.

15. Plan your time but don’t force an unnatural pace. See if the time management plan is aligned with your preferences and expectations. Each person is different and there is no single plan that fits all.

16. Batch similar tasks together for improved efficacy and minimization of time wastage.

17. Avoid fussing about unimportant and trivial details. Keep the larger picture in mind.

18. Don’t stick up tasks one after another; keep a 10-minute buffer zone to take a breath between tasks.

19. Schedule time to reflect on thoughts, conversations and ideas that may help improve your life.

20. Close your eyes for two minutes and breathe gently. Focus on your breathing. This will help clear the mind before any important meeting and reduce stress instantly.

You can start implementing the above listed tips at any time. As you use them consistently, you will be pleasantly surprised to discover that you are able to do much more in less time without salving yourself into the ground.

Summary

Time is a more valuable resource than money: Lost money can be recovered but lost time is lost forever! We are likely to experience improved levels of motivation and satisfaction. Time management strategies will help you lead a meaningful and purposeful life with an ideal work-life balance.

Source by Nirupama N Raghavan

16 Sep

3 Tips to Manage Change

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on September 16, 2022 @ 1:54 am

I’ve always said that the only consistent thing, is change! With all of the change that’s been happening in the past 6 months, I thought this was the perfect time to talk about how to cope with change effectively, so I met with Marion Grobb Finkelstein, Workplace Communication Consultant and Author of The Finkelstein Factor – What to do when things go wrong, because you know they will (sigh).

Marion is a skilled communicator who helps business people deepen their connections with clients, colleagues, bosses, and employees. She unties the knots in interpersonal communications and works with organizations who want to create healthy, resilient, and productive workplaces and teams. She will also help you find solutions to your most time-consuming, energy-sucking, budget-eating workplace communication challenges and will help you to be more confident in how you communicate, feel less frustrated, and say bye-bye to unwanted stress.

In this short interview, you’ll learn valuable tips to managing change at work and the answers to these 3 questions:

Did you know that the reason why some people can accept change easier than others is personality based?
Have you been getting the response you’re looking for when communicating change processes to others?
Are you willing to accept change when you’re not the one initiating it?

Marion and I share a lot of the same philosophies, ideals and strategies in our approach to leadership coaching. I’m sure you’ll find the content very worthwhile and use the information to manage change in your life both at work and at home.

Source by Penny Tremblay

20 Aug

Five Tried and True Time Management Tips

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on August 20, 2022 @ 1:06 am

One thing everyone seems to not have enough of is time. Since you cannot get more time each day, the thing to do is better utilize the time you have. Following are five time management tips that have been utilized for years and continue to work well for those who do them.

Always prioritize what you should get done each day. Be sure to plan for getting key items done that move your most important project to completion or high priorities that help to accomplish your goals. Then do other activities that would be consider your normal job tasks by organizing them with similar a like activities together organize things first
Touch paper or emails only once. In other words do not procrastinate by deciding to “decide later.” If it is something a subordinate can do or another team member enjoys doing, put their name on it and pass it along with minimal instructions. If it is reference material, skim it for what you need then either toss it or file it. If it requires you to reply, then write a note on paper or respond to an email right away with comments, questions, or suggestions.
Schedule high priority or key items into your day during the time you know you have the most energy and do your best work. This goes back to planning your day because you should always give you best efforts towards things that matter in the long run rather than just getting things done. So be sure to use your peak time for important tasks.
Whenever possible, delegate! You do not need to do everything yourself. Allow others to take on projects or tasks that may allow them to grow and learn. You may need to review their work or provide some guidance yourself at first or suggest someone on your team who can guide them through the necessary process. Eventually the subordinate or team member will be able to handle similar work on their own, which frees you for more important tasks.
Make an appointment with yourself for some uninterrupted time each day. Again we go back to planning your day so you accomplish more important things with the time you have. Use this uninterrupted time for strategic planning, project updates, or creative thinking. Even if this is only half an hour, it might help in moving key items forward in a new way, reducing stress, and preventing crisis.

The preceding time management tips have been tested by many people and have proven to work time after time. So if you want more time in your day, try these tips to see if they allow you to get more done by better managing how you work with the time you have.

Source by Shirley Lee

21 Jul

Type 2 Diabetes – Simple Tips to Help You Control Your Blood Sugar

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on July 21, 2022 @ 12:42 am

Being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes can lead to anxiety, fear, and a lot of confusion about what types of foods you should be eating. It also usually comes with the harsh reality you may be faced with taking medication for the rest of your life. However, the good news is there are steps you can implement in your diet and lifestyle that can help improve your overall health, and potentially even reverse you Type 2 diabetes.

Let us look at the top four tips on living healthy with diabetes…

1. Eliminate Processed Sugar. A huge part of controlling your blood sugar is watching your diet. A big way to improve your health is to swap out processed sugar for natural sweeteners such as stevia, or high-fiber fruits like raspberries. The less sugar you eat, the better you will be able to balance your blood sugar levels.

2. Combat Stress. During times of difficulty, your blood sugar levels increase, so here is one more reason to make sure you are managing your overall stress levels. Knowing how to handle stress best is essential when you are feeling completely overwhelmed, as this type of pressure can interfere with your overall health. Try to implement a handful of stress-management techniques into your day whether this is…

a yoga class,
deep breathing, or just
taking a few minutes to meditate before you start your day.

Making time for just a small about of stress reduction can make a huge difference in how you feel, and how well you balance your blood sugar levels.

3. Check in with Your Doctor. After you are diagnosed with high and unstable blood sugar, it can be easy to become overwhelmed, and you may forget to follow-up with your routine doctor’s appointment. Following up with your doctor can help with your diabetes management plan. Your doctor can run blood tests to check your cholesterol and triglyceride levels and to monitor your blood sugar.

4. Exercise. Exercise is vital for overall health and can help you better manage your Type 2 diabetes. Being physically active can help lower your blood sugar and also help you maintain a healthy weight. Do whatever form of exercise you love, so you know you will stick with it!

While being diagnosed with diabetes of any form can come with a lot of confusion, it does not mean you cannot live a healthy lifestyle. Making healthy changes can help you better control your diabetes by getting your blood sugar levels in check, and may even help you reverse your Type 2 diabetes over time.

Source by Beverleigh H Piepers

21 Jun

Tips to Improve Mental Awareness

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on June 21, 2022 @ 12:23 am

Research states that you need to focus on affirmation and positive thoughts in order to make maximum use of your mind’s full capability. You must have mental awareness without which your thoughts will become scattered and decrease your ability to generate positive vibes in your life.

Importance of mental awareness:

Having good control on your mental consciousness helps you to know who you are, your needs, strengths as well as weaknesses. It also allows you to divert your energy to make healthy decisions and thereby solve your problems. It also facilitates enhanced control on your self image and self esteem and yield you good results.

Alternatively, lack of mental awareness is referred as common most depression symptoms. This situation is escorted by no motivation, absence of emotions, lack of energy to achieve anything in life, scattered thoughts, no confidence, and feeling of loneliness, self doubt and fear.

Hence if you wish to achieve something in life, you first need to improve your mental alertness. Mind conditioning can serve as an effective tool to improve your emotional wellness. Various stress management tips also prove effective to considerable extent.

Here are a few tips that will help you improve mental awareness:

Meditation:

This is an effective self help technique that develops your mental and emotional awareness. Meditation flushes out all the multi-faceted thoughts from brain thus improving concentration and focus. You can meditate just by sitting comfortably and focus with your eyes closed. Think of your brain as an empty room and try to gather awareness into it.

Self help books:

To master the skills of personal development and self improvement, firstly you need to study the tips to improve your mental attentiveness. This is the foremost self help tip that you must be aware of. Try to make use of self help tips to improve your quality of life. First improve your mental consciousness and then try to look out for self help tips related to other topics.

Mental awareness coach:

A mental awareness coach can be of lot of help to you. They help you look deep inside yourself through their eyes. Also, they will enlighten you on stress management tips which can assist you to advance your mental state. A coach will work as a mentor to offer you guidance as well as motivation.

Self practice:

It is difficult to improve your mental responsiveness as it requires you to be in a state where you are willing to do anything and everything to stay in a mentally aware situation. Therefore, it is essential to discipline yourself accordingly.

Warning signs:

Several negative stuffs can seep in to your mind and disturb your mental wellness, hence be aware of warning signs. Warnings signs are nothing but your own thoughts, expressions as well as words. Words have a dominant impact on your way of thinking. Stay away from words such as problems, don’t, impossible and difficult as warning signs to inform you when you are nearing the safer boundaries of mental awareness.

Source by Aditi Mohan Jaiswal

21 May

10 Tips to Help You Practice Self-Love

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on May 21, 2022 @ 11:49 pm

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Or perhaps a more relevant question is, ‘who’s the most important person in your life?’ Some people will regard their boss or work as their top priority, and of course earning money, supporting their family and having something, hopefully fulfilling, with which to occupy themselves is important.

For others relationships are the answer; their children, friends, family or partner top their list every time. Then of course, we all know someone rather smug who says without a second thought that they are the most important person in their life! They’d buy tickets to see themselves in concert!

Today, though, we’re reflecting on the type of self-love which recognises that making decisions to look after ourselves means taking responsibility for our own health and happiness. When we do that everyone in our lives also benefits. I’d like to share some tips to help you manage the negative events, hurts and disappointments that happen in life which impact on our expectations and influence our view of the world.

Here are ten ways to practice self-love.

– Introduce ‘reasonable’ affirmations. Saying ‘I’m gorgeous/beautiful/perfect’ is enough to give many people a bad case of indigestion, but being reasonable in our self talk enables us to say something like ‘I am taking positive steps everyday’, ‘I am moving towards my goals and feeling good about myself’. Find something positively phrased, that sits well with you and repeat it daily.This practice can help to change your mindset and overcome years of unfortunate conditioning.

– Do things that you do well. Even, in fact especially, in a busy life, it’s important to schedule time for things that you’re good at, so that you remind yourself how capable you are. Playing sport, baking a cake, doing some handiwork, even helping someone out are all ways to boost your self-love and bolster your confidence and self-esteem.

– Encourage others to be appreciative of you. Self-love can benefit when others show that they value you, the help you’ve given them or the ways you’ve supported their lives. Be okay about drawing their attention to your endeavours and training them to be appreciative.

– Be gracious in accepting praise. So many of us are embarrassed or uncomfortable about praise or compliments. Instead of shrugging it off smile, be gracious and absorb it. That way everyone concerned feels good.

– Tackle the overwhelm and break tough tasks into bite-sized chunks. Self-love can suffer when we feel swamped or don’t know where to start. Could fear or perfectionism play a part in this state of mind and, if so, start to address those issues.

– Build your team. Delegate, even to children at home. Let them feel involved and responsible for chores like setting the table or folding the laundry. At work encourage people to improve their skills – they may even come up with good ideas and better ways of doing things. Consider hiring help so that you get the best person to do the job, like your accounts, social media, PR or marketing. Then you can feel self-love as you do the tasks you’re uniquely equipped to do.

– Learn to say ‘no’ well. No can be the most positive word in your vocabulary when used in the right way, at the right time, with the right person. Without it you can end up running yourself ragged, feeling used, resentful and stressed out.

– Ask for help. Do you expect other people to be psychic and know what’s going on in your mind, how you’re feeling, what you need? Practice self-love and communicate what you need from others. Communication is also about listening well. So be interested and attentive in your relationships and allow them to thrive.

– Take time out. Breaks are an important part of managing stress and learning to love and respect yourself. Identify the times when you typically start to feel unwell, tense, edgy and find ways to take breaks before this occurs. Go outside for a walk, enjoy some fruit, read a book, listen to music, take a relaxing bath. Maybe even put yourself in your diary like you would an important client, and honour that appointment!

– Learn to say ‘yes’ too at times. Self-love is about stepping outside your comfort zone and occasionally scaring yourself a little. And often when we say ‘yes’ to seemingly impossible opportunities it’s amazing how doors start to open to support those situations. Keep a ‘happy’ or ‘success’ book and record those mini-triumphs. Then you’ll have a log which supports you in more difficult times.

Self-love engages all the different elements of your life. When you establish strong roots the tree will grow confident and firm, able to weather the storms that come its way. Then, when you look in the mirror, you’ll see a positive reflection that’s vibrant, joyous and ready to break out of the limits of its frame.

Source by Susan Leigh

21 Apr

10 Tips for Happier Holidays

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on April 21, 2022 @ 10:39 pm

Thanksgiving is literally around the corner. Where did this year go? This question is being asked by me daily now. I was driving to meet my husband for dinner Monday night and some precious soul (over-achiever) already had their Christmas lights up. That was a whole new level of pressure, the likes of which I had never before experienced. Yes, The entire house and yard decorated for Christmas by November 15th. Seriously, who does this?

Rick and I have hosted holiday gatherings of 150+ people and had as many as 7 trees up when we decorated, but never have we decorated prior to the day afterThanksgiving. I mean why would we, when we had the option of staying up until 5am the night before an event: cooking, cleaning, and decorating and did I mention arguing about nearly everything.

Ok, so maybe somewhere between is a balance. I was always a last minute kind of girl. I swore I worked better under pressure. I know now that was utter nonsense. I now strive for balance in everything I do; Holidays especially.

Here are 10 tips to keep this Holiday season balanced for you and your loved ones.

Maintain a regular sleeping, eating and exercising schedule. There are plenty of other changes in your life during this time. Try to keep these schedules consistent.
Limit Alcohol. I know, I know… aren’t the holidays about celebrating? They are and I am not saying forgo the holiday cheer, just limit it. Alcohol dehydrates, depletes vitamin B and ultimately it is a depressant.
Get organized. Keep a calendar or master list for all that you need to do. Stress causes short-term memory glitches (I have been to the grocery store 6 times for vinegar over the last 4 weeks, no lie.) Next time, grocery list.
Know your budget and live within it. Set a budget and spend only that amount. Better if you spend cash and enter the new year with no new debt. Sparkly lights, festive music and the desire to make others happy should not create financial stress you will have to endure well past December.
Be realistic. Stop putting pressure on yourself to create the “perfect” holiday for your family and friends. Focus on what makes the time special for you. If you know Uncle Bob is going to get tanked and start talking politics and guns after dessert, and that makes you uncomfortable; then set limits on your visit. Perhaps some pumpkin pie to go is not a bad thing.
Learn to say no. Say no to things that will not bring you joy so you have time, energy, and room for the things that will. A slice of fruitcake, NO thank you. Some cheesecake, YES please!
Work in some “Me” time. Focus on your needs and feelings, take time and honor them. Meditation, yoga, a long walk or a cup of herbal tea can be a wonderful break from your day and your challenges.
Reconnect with those who feed your spirit. Your college roommate, the maid of honor in your wedding, your great-aunt Kathie; you know who they are. You love them and spending time with them. Phone, visit or if all else fails email. Just make an effort to reconnect.
Buddy up. Gift wrapping parties, cookie exchanges, pot luck meals. Share the tasks and make it fun, perhaps this is a new tradition in the making and less work for you.
Get support if you need it. The holidays can be painful for many people and many reasons. You don’t have to go through this alone. Ask for support, you deserve to Live-Joy-Fully.

Source by Kimberly Rinaldi

22 Mar

What is Anger Management?

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on March 22, 2022 @ 10:24 pm

Anger is an emotion experienced by kids and adults alike. When something or someone interferes with an individual in a negative manner, it can cause them to become angry. Anger is a normal response to such a situation. However anger can be classed as a mild or intense irritation. Depending on the individual, the circumstance and their emotions, anger may cause a person to become enraged or even furious. People who become angry behave in different ways. Some lash out or become extremely defensive. Other people tend to keep their anger to themselves, bottling up their negative emotions and hurt. While some people become reckless and even abusive. Anger can be a terribly harmful emotion if it isn’t controlled.

Controlling anger is considered anger management. The first step to controlling anger issues it to admit there is a problem. Some people have major anger issues but cannot see it. Naturally something happens to set a person off making them angry. Individuals, who have trouble admitting to their anger and accepting responsibility for their actions, often play the blame game. They have difficulty seeing the situation as being their fault. There’s always something or someone to blame. Their fits of anger are always blamed on something else. These people could really use a few lessons in anger management. However they need to accept their actions and reactions for what they are, anger.

Many people who have anger issues find it demeaning when anger management is suggested. Unable to accept their problem prevents them from seeking the help they require. If a person continues down a path where they are constantly angry and acting out, it will eventually cause major problems. Without anger management this individual will likely experience loss, loss of their family, loss of their job and loss of their own identity.

It is essential to convince the person with anger problems, anger management is not meant to be a punishment but rather to help them have a better quality of life. Anger management is designed to help the individual work out their problems, help them figure out why they become so angry. It also teaches the person not to be enslaved by their emotions, their anger. Anger management is meant to teach the person techniques which prevent them from getting angry as often or for very long.

There are all sorts of anger management strategies. There are programs created specifically to help those with anger issues. These programs are broken down to address different people, kids, teens, adults, couples and families. These anger management programs are in place to teach or help people to work on their anger. Teaching people strategies for working out their problems and controlling their anger are important in anger management.

Anger may be a healthy, normal emotion but when the anger takes over an individual’s life making them destructive and violent, it’s a big problem. Not only does the anger destroy the individual but it also impacts everyone and everything around them. Anger management could change this individual and ensure a healthy, normal life.

Source by Dimeji Faleye

20 Feb

Stress – Simple Tips To Reduce Stress Quickly & Easily

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on February 20, 2022 @ 9:19 pm

We all know the word stress and most of us know when we are being stressed, but do you know the symptoms that show you are over stressed?

If you do, and can spot them early and there are some exercises and techniques explained below that can let you beat them before you need medication.

The Stress Symptoms

Almost always when you are being stressed, you will notice a tightening of your muscles, usually in the hands and arms, sometimes the legs and feet.

Your blood pressure will rise, and your skin temperature will as well. These are normal responses from your natural “fight or flight” reflex.

If you are a bit observant and watch yourself carefully, you can identify these stress responses by your body.

Short-Term Stress is Good. Long-Term Stress is Deadly

If the above stress responses occur because you are in some sort of danger, and you have to protect yourself (by fighting or fleeing), then the stress is good. However they must be controlled.

A good example is being in a long line at the airport, with a nasty airline employee greeting you after your turn finally comes. The employee can stress you to very high limits, and you need all your self-control.

You will see your stress symptoms appearing.

Your quick reaction is needed. You must assert yourself, and get the employee to do their job, and quickly, and politely.

Your fighting will be by mental means, and verbal delivery. This short-term stress was a good thing.

Your body’s reactions were healthy for you, and all your natural anti-oxidants raced throughout your body to clear up any free radicals that were present.

However, if you suffer the above symptoms from an aggressive boss or co-worker at work on a daily basis, you are heading for real trouble.

Daily stress will:

o Weaken your immune system.

o Cause various organs to malfunction or fail.

o Produce undesired chemicals (hormones and enzymes) in your system.

Eventually you will become ill if you subject yourself to a daily stress that has the ability to produce stressor-reactions.

De-Stress! And Beat Stress

If you understand that your stress is becoming chronic, you must begin to de-stress at the sign of the first symptoms.

It’s easy; anyone can do it, anywhere. Follow these steps exactly, you will de-stress at once.

o Initial deep breathing. Stop a moment, whatever you are doing, and take three deep and profound breaths. Close your eyes and visualize the air racing into your lungs with healing energy, and racing out of your lungs with stress-filled spent energy.

o Withdraw! Wherever you are, there will be a restroom. Go there at once. Wash your face and especially your wrists with cold water. Feel the cold water bringing you balance (from the overheating the stress causes). Your skin temperature will actually drop! While you are alone, deep breathe as in the next step

o Take three more deep breathes, but this time, double the inhalation response and the exhalation response. This is done by taking a double breathe, one short, followed by a longer breath. The exhalation is the same, double. At the end of three deep double breathes, you will be back to normal.

o The last step is to wait. Feeling calmer, sit down (a toilet is an ideal place) and wait about 3 minutes. Feel yourself getting back to normal.

You are ready to face the world again, de-stressed. Remember, do these exercises each time you feel a prolonged stress, as the short stress is good for you, but long term stress is a killer. Look after yourself!

Source by Sacha Tarkovsky

21 Jan

The Three M’s of Stress Relief Tips

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on January 21, 2022 @ 8:42 pm

Many times we encounter an unusually heaver load of stress that we must carry in our lives. Perhaps it has to do with money circumstances, family or relationship problems or may be due to an illness or injury. Whatever the cause of the stress there are certainly some stress relief tips that can utilized in order to keep the stress levels under control and managed well enough that they no longer pose a problem to your everyday functioning.

We are all so quick to reach for the pills when we suffer a stressful period in our life, but reaching for a chemical remedy can prove more detrimental to ones health than affective. Many of the pills and anti depressants that are prescribed by doctors don’t actually allow the patient to manage stress, they simply mask the emotions associated with it.

Some effective stress relief tips would include the three M’s: Movement, Mental diversion and also Meditation. Movement is an effective way of asking the body to release the feel good endorphins that will have you mentally picked up in no time at all. A simple brisk walk, perhaps even swimming a few laps can help your stress levels immensely. Walking your dog can be a very effective stress reducer as it allows for physical exercise as well as the interaction between human and animal. This interaction has been proven to be beneficial in stress reduction.

Meditation and mental diversion can be achieved at the same time through the effective use of certain type of music. Music has long been associated to inducing brain activity for the listener. There is a genre of music that is able to pump subliminal sounds through to the brain and result in a very deep meditative state, which effectively causes relaxation and calmness. This is a very useful way to achieve relaxation and a simple option when seeking stress relief tips.

Source by Peter W. Hill