Hereās the crux of 500+ self-help books about stress relief that Iāve read
Do you remember Gandalf from the āLord of the Ringsā?
Donāt stress if you donāt or havenāt watched that movie.
There is a wise wizard that says,
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āAll we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.ā
Itās not just poetry. Itās stress management 101.
People think stress arises from uncertainty or unfavorable situations. But itās not.
Research suggests that stress is the result of our negative response to the situation.
And what do you need to change the direction of thinking?
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Reminders.
Iāve experienced that you donāt remember psychological concepts, strategies, or mindfulness techniques from self-help books when you’re stressed.
Thatās why I have a reminder list on my fridge that helps me channel my energy in a better direction and ease stress.
Consider these action-focused reminders to kick stress to the curb:
Action beats overthinking. Every time.
Prioritize and then act. Donāt let everything be āurgentā.
Laugh at a joke today, even if itās your own.
Tidy space = tidy mind. Spend 10 minutes decluttering.
Stop waiting for motivation. Start, and motivation follows.
Binge-watching rarely solves anything. Get up and stretch.
Have a āno-screensā hour. Create peace to feel peaceful.
Talk less, listen more. See how the scales tip.
Appreciate progress.
The sun still rises, regardless of your to-do list.
Over-planning can be procrastination in disguise.
Shake it out. Seriously, stand up and shake your limbs.
Write down three things youāre grateful for. Right now!
Engage in a mini workout. Five minutes can shift your mood.
Flaws make you human. Donāt aim to become a God.
Rehydrate. Drink a glass of water.
Music isnāt just for dancing. Itās therapy. Play your jam.
Do one thing at a time. Multitasking is a stress magnet.
Stress wonāt help you ace it. Preparation will.
Delegate. Not everything needs your touch.
Call a friend. Not to vent, but to laugh. To reconnect. To share a win/loss.
Every problem isnāt yours to solve.
Plant something. Even if itās just a thought.
An email break wonāt break your career.
Donāt react. Pause. Respond.
Outdoors is the best rejuvenation therapy. Step out.
Compliment someone genuinely. Good vibes bounce back.
Creativity isnāt just for artists or content creators. Doodle. Cook. Sing.
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Act on feedback instead of fretting over it.
Lifeās not a spectator sport. Participate.
Say no, without explaining yourself.
You donāt need a new strategy. You need action.
Break tasks into mini-tasks. Conquer step by step.
Energy spent worrying is better used working.
Treat yourself like your best friend.
Sit up straight. Notice the mental shift.
Ignore the news for a day. The world wonāt stop.
Go into your backyard and watch birds.
Smile. Youāre the reason someoneās smiling.
Change isnāt against you. Itās for you. Embrace it.
Your worth isnāt your work. Detach, even if briefly.
Silence is golden. Relish in it.
A hobby isnāt ātime waste.ā Itās āme-time.ā Indulge.
Your to-do list can wait. Your well-being canāt.
Dance. No reason is needed. Your brain will feel ventilated.
Appreciate without comparing. Comparison is joy-stealing.
Donāt carry work home. Physically or mentally.
Try a new route to work or home. Fresh sights, fresher mind.
A task done is better than perfect and pending.
Hug someone you love. It can even be a soft toy. Itās a stress melter.
Take a deep breath. Seriously, take a deep breath.
Contributed by Darshak Rana
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