practices. Listen to music, read an article or take a quick walk --
physically active people tend to have less anxiety.
-- An optimistic mindset will help you better handle stress. When you
carve out time to do something for yourself, you'll have a better
attitude about meeting your daily responsibilities. Time for
yourself is necessary, even if the things you do during this time are
seen as "less pressing" than other duties.
Be Efficient
-- If "there are not enough hours in the day" is a phrase you're all too
familiar with, learn to be more efficient with your time. A To Do
list is an easy way to simplify your life. Equipped with a plan,
you'll feel more in control.
-- Put your To Do list in order of priority. Tackle the more demanding
tasks when your energy is at its peak. If you keep delaying the
dreaded garage clean-up, force yourself to organize the garage for 10
minutes. You may find that once you've started, you're on a roll.
-- Divide time-consuming projects into smaller tasks. Reading "Fix
attic leak" on your To Do list can be a bit intimidating. Instead,
write "(1) Call plumber, (2) allocate money within budget" and so on.
-- Delegate responsibilities. You don't have to do it all on your own.
-- Learn to say no. Before you agree to take on additional
responsibilities, consider what you will or will not gain from the
extra task. If you want to spend more time with your family in 2008,
politely decline invitations that keep you from reaching that goal.
Get Back on Track
-- It's never too late to jump back into the active lifestyle that may
have gotten away from you last year. Keep muscles strong now and
you're more likely to
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