• Be assertive. Learn to express yourself—thoughts, feelings, beliefs—while still respecting others. If you’re feeling stretched and overscheduled, speak up.
• Be realistic. Don't try to be perfect—no one is. Expecting others to be perfect can add to your stress level, too. If you need help on something, ask for it.
• Learn to delegate and ask for help—you really don't have to do everything. If your kids are old enough, ask them for help with housework. Ask your husband to lend a helping hand at home.
• Get a good night's sleep. Just rest!
• Relax. Learn simple breathing exercises that come handy in stressful situations. Read a good book, make time for a hobby or just take a soothing bath.
• Treat your body well with exercise and proper diet.
• Build your own support system and form effective relationships.
• Pray or meditate.
• Be realistic. Don't try to be perfect—no one is. Expecting others to be perfect can add to your stress level, too. If you need help on something, ask for it.
• Learn to delegate and ask for help—you really don't have to do everything. If your kids are old enough, ask them for help with housework. Ask your husband to lend a helping hand at home.
• Get a good night's sleep. Just rest!
• Relax. Learn simple breathing exercises that come handy in stressful situations. Read a good book, make time for a hobby or just take a soothing bath.
• Treat your body well with exercise and proper diet.
• Build your own support system and form effective relationships.
• Pray or meditate.
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