How often do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed? Every month? Every week? Maybe even everyday? It’s something we’re made to feel like is part of our everyday lives – but why should it be?

It would be great if our lives could be perfectly harmonious but that’s a slightly unrealistic aim. So with that in mind here’s some tips to help you manage your stress better – I’d love to hear your tips too!

1. Meditate – Just a few minutes a day can really help to ease anxiety and stress – start by just focusing on breathing in and out. I find it helps to set a timer for 5 minutes; later you can increase this to ten or 15 minutes.
2. Breathe – Proper breathing will help you feel calmer, more grounded and more mindful of the present moment. When I feel stressed, I like to give myself a five-minute break from whatever is bothering me and focus instead on breathing. 
3. Laugh – You’d be amazed how helpful laughing can be. When we laugh, we release happy hormones, making the body feel relaxed.
4. Have a massage – It can ease muscle tension and stimulates nerve endings within the skin to send mental ‘relax’ messages to the brain.
5. Take some ‘me’ time – Get outside for a walk, run a warm bath, sit in the park or do a yoga class. Just make sure you put away all digital devices and go somewhere you won’t be disturbed.

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