Fight Stress with Healthy Habits

Updated:Nov 11,2015

Happy woman eating healthy and working outHealthy habits can protect you from the harmful effects of stress. Here are 10 positive healthy habits you may want to develop.

  1. Talk with family and friends.


  2. Engage in daily physical activity.


  3. Embrace the things you are able to change.


  4. Remember to laugh.

    Laughter makes us feel good. Don't be afraid to laugh out loud at a joke, a funny movie or a comic strip, even when we're alone.

  5. Give up the bad habits.


  6. Slow down.

    Try to "pace" instead of "race." Plan ahead and allow enough time to get the most important things done without having to rush.

  7. Get enough sleep.

    Try to get six to eight hours of sleep each night. If you can't sleep, take steps to help reduce stress and depression. Physical activity also may improve the quality of sleep and life in general.

  8. Get organized.


  9. Practice giving back.


  10. Try not to worry.

    The world won't end if your grass isn't mowed or your kitchen isn't cleaned. You may need to do these things, but right now might not be the right time.

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Last reviewed 6/2014

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