Arousal of stress occurs due to the problems and hassles that occur in our daily life. There is no way in which problems won’t occur but we can surely lessen those problems by keeping our lifestyle simple and stress-free. Being stress-free is a major problem these days. Stress can be classified as positive stress and negative stress. Positive stress gives us energy and sometimes helps us work better. You must have heard that some people work better in stress, this is so because for them stress becomes a positive energy. For few people stress becomes a negative energy and causes them to worry too much. So, to avoid stress, one needs to follow some good habits which are as follows.

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1. Meditation

This method of strategies is practiced by almost everyone. Though it is a slow process but the most effective one. Meditation helps reducing anxiety and stress. Meditating daily for few minutes can keep you focused in your work. It makes us calm by throwing away the negative vibe within us. Breathing slowly in and out is the best exercise to increase concentration.

2. Exercise

Exercising is the best way to handle stress, especially when it comes to working out in morning. 15 minutes of exercise daily will help in keeping calm by distracting you from your negative thoughts. Jogging, morning walk, skipping, squats, pushups and sit-ups are few exercises.

3. Getting Enough Sleep

Sleeping for adequate amount of time causes most of the diseases to disappear. Inconsistent sleep is a root to most of the problems. After working for several hours our body needs time to rest. 8 hours of sleep is a must for every adult. It makes our mind calm and gives fresh energy when we wake up and helps in dealing with problems effectively.

4. Sharing Problems with Friends

Sharing your problems with someone close to you will help in making you feel better. It is always better to express rather bottling your emotions. Spending time with loved ones makes us feel energized forgetting our worries. Hence do always get some time out for your friends and family no matter how busy your work schedule is.

5. Healthy Diet

Maintaining a healthy diet reduces the risk of diseases. Try to include fresh fruits in your diet. Eat food which are rich in vitamins B and omega 3 plus as they help us in coping with anxiety and stress. Consumption of caffeine and alcohol can trigger stress hence you need to avoid unhealthy eating habits.

6. Go for A Vacation

Stress occurs as we get so much involved in our work, we hardly get time for ourselves. Going on a trip with family or friends will give us a break from our daily schedule making us feel fresh and help us work better.

7. Planning Out Things

Before starting your routine, it is advisable to plan things out. Planning helps in simplifying the work schedule. When the routine is planned it won’t stress you out as you know at what time what work has to be done. Division of time will give you ample of space to include your own activities other than work so that you don’t feel stressed.

8. Laughing

Laughter is the best medicine. Keeping yourself happy and laughing to the worst problems is the key to live a life without stress. Laughing keeps you aloof of all other hassles which cause stress in your life. Reading jokes or funny videos.

9. Thinking Rationally

Stress most of the time occurs due to distorted thinking. When we are stressed we attend only to negative thoughts hence rational thinking helps in extracting the positive vibes.

10. Caring for One Self

Keeping our self-healthy and relaxed will help in tackling physical and emotional problems. Hence when you get time do pamper yourself and keep yourself relaxed. Relaxing will always help you live a happy life.

Hence all these habits will definitely keep you away from stress and work load.  Stress is something which can never get eliminated from our life but can be reduced to some extent. So, keep a track of all these healthy habits to live a happy and peaceful life.