Studies show that dealing with chronic stress can wreak havoc on your health and happiness. Here are seven healthy ways to manage those daily stressors and feel better and lighter, now.
1. Catch it immediately - The first step in taming stress is becoming aware of your triggers, and taking steps to calm yourself right away. Lifehacker advises being aware of your own "stress reflex" as soon as it starts, especially when you stress over mundane things. Feel your pulse quickening at the sight of your overflowing inbox? Make a plan before you check your email, says Lifehacker, and think logically over whether or not it's worth getting stressed over.