Ways to Reduce Stress

• Exercise several times a week to burn off anxious energy
• Eat well-balanced nutritional meals and avoid processed foods
• Keep a regular sleep schedule by going to bed at the same time each night, waking at approximately the same time, and ensuring at least 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep
• Take a long bath or shower
• Read an enjoyable book or flip through a favorite magazine
• Listen to relaxing music
• Plan time with friends or family
• Take a pet for a walk
• Schedule a massage
• Take a yoga/meditation class

Reviewed 08/20/2024