Stress.

Since, this week I have been particularly irked and stressed about every single thing, I am going to help others in this same predicament, and myself on ways to prevent this, and calm yourself. Everyone knows the age old, take deep breaths, meditation, but do we really ever do it? I challenge you to try. Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. Stress is okay is small doses, but once you start feeling overwhelmed, it seems to consume you. See causes, symptoms, and signs of stress here. Some various ways to de-stress are getting up 15-20 minutes earlier than you usually do in the morning. Many people's stress comes from waking up too late, not having enough time to get ready, not feeling confidant about yourself because you aren't ready, and just be late, in general. By waking up early, this may give you the time to stretch, enjoy that cup of coffee, and take your time to get ready. Getting your things ready the night before would also help. Pick your clothes out ahead of time, have them ironed and ready to go by morning. Pack your belonging you will be taking with you. This will all increase the amount of time you have to yourself in the morning. Make friends with non-worriers. No one can put you in a bad mood faster than a friend that worries, complains, argues, and just brings you down. Personally, I am a very sensitive person, so any wrong thing said by someone else can put me in a horrible, and hurt mood. Only worry about today. The yesterday's and tomorrow's will take care of themselves. Worrying about them only gives you more of a headache, and I definitely don't need that. Literally, don't sweat the small stuff. If you take everything with a grain of salt, you will be well on your way to a happier peaceful mind. Just pick your battles. If it isn't worth fighting over, don't. Think "will this truly matter a year from now?" Good Housekeeping has six ways to reduce stress in your life, they are fun, and alot easier than you think. Some include: 1. Smooching spontaneously, 2. Taking the cuddle cure, 3. Lashing out less, 4. Putting the kettle on, 5. Loosening your electronic leash, and 6. Reflecting on what you value. See more on this article here. Others suggest that having physical activity can reduce your stress, also. Participating in cardio, releases endorphins in your body. Endorphins make you happy. :) Taking Vitamin C and Calcium supplements along with you daily vitamin can also keep you stress free, and allow your body to be balanced. Last, but not least, SMILE MORE. I learned that just by saying "money" can cause your mouth to end in a smile position after saying it. I know it sounds silly, but I tried it, and it works. See where I learned this here. Most of all, Don't Worry, Be Happy. :)