Express De-stress

Reduce those stress levels in Life and work by trying out these 8 important stress busters. In doing so you’ll not only look and feel amazing but your performance will rocket. So whatever you want to achieve make sure you EXPRESS DE-STRESS all the way there.
1. SLEEP BETTER
Try to keep to a pattern of going to bed and waking at the same time. Remember that a good sleep is like a good meal, it should leave you satisfied but not too full.
2. EAT MORE
Say goodbye to 3 hefty meals per day, and think ‘little and often’ instead. Nutritionists recommend eating every three to four hours to keep your energy topped up.
3. DO THINGS YOU LOVE
Doing something you enjoy can send your energy levels soaring. So whether that’s reading a book, kite surfing or watching a movie, take time out to do it.
4. MAKE NEW FRIENDSand don’t forget your old ones, too. Research suggests that people who are part of large social groups may live longer, stay happier and suffer less stress.
5. SAY WHAT YOU MEAN
One of the fastest ways to raise stress levels, say psychologists, is to pretend everything’s okay when it’s not. Be true to yourself, and you’ll feel better for it.
6. BE SCARED
Whether it’s asking for a promotion, riding the ghost train or jumping out of a plane (with a parachute naturally), doing something scary is a great way to boost your confidence.
7. DRINK UP
Water is vital to your diet, aim for six to eight glasses per day.
8. LAUGH
Laughter closes the distances between two people and it makes you feel good. The average adult laughs 17 times a day. Laughter is actually a complex response that involves many of the same skills used in solving problems. So that means people who laugh alot are clever. GO ON “ha, ha, ha OR “ho, ho, ho” OR “hee, hee, hee” TODAY.

Claire