When I have to deal with a new situation that makes me stress. I dont handle change well and Ive found that if im honest with people and tell them that I dont handle change and its stressing me out then they often jump to talk me though it.

Talk. I’m a talker. I always find talking things out or through with someone (or anyone!) can help give me clarity and relieve the stress a little.

I really like point 9 as well. There is a time you just have to work/take action on what is worrying you. And personally I like to do that in the mornings so by the end of the day you can truly take your mind of things.

BREATH… I have to focus on my breathing to calm myself sometimes. Count breaths in & out…..

When I start to get stressed and worry about things I take to the kitchen and do some experimenting. Some of my best recipes have come from being stressed! It’s my stress reliever.

Take a deep breath or some moments for myself and remind myself that things will be easier, get better, or tomorrow’s a new day.

I try to be as positive as possible and everyone would say I’m a positive person-but sometimes I can’t help but stress, and I usually keep it inside, I know, not good.

I’m very lucky to have a wonderful friend to talk things over with. She’s more like the sister I never had. She helps me to put things in perspective.

I’m a talker and I also like to try to think positively as much as possible. Talking things through or just out loud often changes perspective. I’m also a writer – I like to put my worries and thoughts down in a journal. Sometimes it’s just the release I need to help me work through things. And yoga also helps clear and relax my mind so I can take on things more easily.

Great points.
I would like to add prayer to the list.
Sometimes when worry and concerns fill my mind I’m not able to think about something else, as if the thought jump on me over and over again (I call it braining).
At these moments it really helps me to pray and lay my concerns at the foot of the cross. I realize this may sound a bit ridiculous to those who don’t believe, but for me it always works. God is faithful.

Sometimes we really need to slow down or take some time out for a short while even.

Some good points in this article, thanks for sharing. There’s plenty of things to worry about in the world with kids of your own.

These are great ideas

I try deep breathing and to break things down. If it is that I’m overwhelmed by what’s coming up, I try and break it down into a day-by-day scenario. I’m doing this right now for this week. If it’s a family issue, always discuss over coffee with my friend. Never fails just to talk it out and give it perspective. If it’s my son, discuss it with my hubby – share the load and the worry. It’s never so bad after talking it over with him.

Great tips.
I always find that sharing changes your perspective on things. When my husband is not there I pop in by my neighbour and friend and tickle her brain.
Also music and dance are beautiful tools to redirect your mind and not to forget prayer / meditation.