Effective Tips For Relieving Stress

1. Tip#1: Deep Breathing Exercises
At least 10 breaths in and out. You hold that deep breath as long as you can then exhale...slowly til all breath is gone. Do this in the morning...right before or during a stressful moment. 

2. Tip#2: Take a Hot Bath
Now I realize some men are opposed to a bath vs. a shower however, a bath is more relaxing. Dim the lights, light a candle. Put some nice fragrance in the water. 

3. Tip#3: Exercise!
Exercise is a great stress reliever. Go for a walk, play a game of racketball or tennis. get on the treadmill or bike. Whatever it is do something physical (sex included). 

4. Tip#4: Positive Reinforcement
Thinking positive thoughts, saying them outloud, surrounding yourself with a positive environment...nice pictures, flowers, things you like and colors that are soothing...pastels are best. 

5. Tip#5: Eat properly
A high fat, high carb diet is only going to exerbate your problems. Eat a diet high in veggies, grains, and protein. mental foods! 

6. Tip#6: Rejuvenate Yourself
Take time out once a day or week that is just your time to do what you want. Go to a movie, play golf, read, practice your instrument, etc.... Your special time for rejuvenating. 

7. Tip#7: Get enough sleep!
Sleep depravation is one of the worst things we can do to our bodies. The best time for your body to rejuvenate is betwenn 11pm and 2am so if you go to bed at midnight you are missing some rejuvenating time. Also at the minimum six hours is needed to feel rested. And oversleeping is not good...it depletes our energy.