Step 1: Take a deep breath, breathing in for four seconds.
Step 2: Hold your breath for four seconds.
Step 3: Slowly exhale for four seconds.
Step 4: Do nothing for four seconds and then repeat the process as many times as you need until you calm down.

If you know you don’t like driving in traffic, don’t.
Plan your driving route on lesser traveled roads or at non rush hour times so you can drive and remain calm.
If you can’t avoid rush hour traffic, then perhaps listen to some calming music or pray while you drive to not get stressed over the traffic.

If a conversation about politics, religion, green subjects, global warming, consumerism, recession, finances or any other topic is too overwhelming for you..avoid those conversations.These are usually hot topics for many and get people riled.

If you’re not appreciated at work and are “stressing” over situations…stop.
Don’t let it get to you and affect you adversely.
Do your job and once away from work, don’t dwell on things…let it go until tomorrow when you’re back on the job.

If crowds and gatherings send you into panic attacks, avoid them.
If you were to go to a concert and be amongst thousands of screaming people, you may miss out on the enjoyment if you’re too busy being stressed and annoyed with the people around you.

If you’re sound and smell sensitive, a trip to a crowded mall may send you into a frenzy. The aromas, fragrances, noise of blaring music in stores, people talking, kids screaming can all be stressful. If people stampeding and pushing to get a sale bother you…avoid the mall…shop online. Shopping online is much easier on a person…no traffic, no crowds, no noise, no smells, no stress.

Learn and acknowledge what your stress triggers are and avoid them.
Just stop doing things that you find annoying, stressful or upset you.

For quick reading on the ability to say no read:
Article: Say No

There are different types of stress, which I’ll discuss in the next few days. However, all forms of stress can bring on a variety of physical, emotional, spiritual and mental issues.

Nearly everyone experiences some type of stress in their daily lives. It’s how one’s able to handle the stressful situation(s) that determines the effects it’ll have on you.

While stress seems to have become a way of life, it doesn’t mean that we have to do nothing and just let it eat at us and suffer physically, mentally and spiritually. Life is to be enjoyed, not destroyed.

Contact me to schedule Stress Management Coaching. I’ll help you with stress management techniques and exercises that will enable you to manage stress and get you to live a more enjoyable relaxed life.

I’m here to help you on the path of managing stress in your life. You’ll discover how to relax, be healthy, maintain your sanity, enjoy life and be able to handle situations in your life and cope with change.