7 Ways To Reduce Stress
According to the American Psychological Association, a majority of Americans experience a high degree of stress ( https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2012/full-report.pdf ). More than half of it is work-related. The disturbing news is that most of these are not even diagnosed and hence are not treated ( http://journals.lww.com/psychosomaticmedicine/pages/results.aspx?txtkeywords=Stress ). Here are 7 ways you can reduce stress. These are based on scientific studies and the advice of experts. 1. Live the Moment, One Task at a Time Look around you. Everyone seems to be in a hurry. Multi-tasking (even while driving) is the norm. Slow down. Breathe deeply. Prioritize. Stick to one task at a time. Take a 7-minute break every hour. Remember: Results are more important than the time it takes to achieve them. 2. Accept what you cannot control "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the w