Stress is a number one killer and demotivator of success and productivity. We are all guilty of stressing out, even over the smallest of things so I have put together a list of 50 simple ways you can start de-stressing your life right now!

So we all know that it is always easier said than done however if you start small by implementing one or two things from this list a day to help de-stress your life then you are on your way and sooner than you think, you will be stress free and able to focus with more positive energy to reach your goals.

– Wake up 15 minutes earlier
– Prepare for the morning, the night before
– Don’t rely on your memory…write things down
– Repair things that don’t work properly
– Make duplicate keys
– Say ‘”no” more often
– Set priorities in your life
– Avoid negative people
– Always make copies of important papers
– Ask for help with jobs you dislike
– Break large tasks into bit sized portions
– Look at problems as challenges
– Smile more
– Be prepared for rain
– Schedule  play time into every day
– Avoid tight fitting clothes
– Take a bubble bath
– Believe in you
– Visualise yourself winning
– Develop a sense of humour
– Have goals for yourself
– Say hello to a stranger
– Look up at the stars
– Practise breathing slowly
– Do brand new things
– Stop a bad habit
– Take stock of your achievements
– Do it today
– Strive for excellence, not perfection
– Look at a work of art
– Maintain your weight
– Plant a tree
– Stand up and stretch
– Learn to meet your own needs
– Become a better listener
– Know your limitations and let others know them too
– Throw a paper airplane
– Exercise every day
– Get to work early
– Clean out one closet or drawer
– Take a different route to work
– Leave work early (with permission)
– Remember you always have options
– Quit trying to fix other people
– Get enough sleep
– Praise other people
– Take each day at a time…you have your whole like to live.
– Take time out to just ‘be’ everyday
– Do one thing at a time
– Stop thinking tomorrow will be a better today

Article By: Charlene Barry