Top 5 ways to combat stress.

01). Fight long-term stress now.

= These tips will help you beat stress quickly, but if you find yourself feeling this way regularly, you may be facing a more chronic problem. Identify the key source of your stress and do something about it. Sometimes, a simple step like changing your expectations can make a huge difference.

02). Laugh out loud.

= Laughing works as an instant remedy for many negative situations. Studies show that people who laugh the “most heartily” show bigger reduction in stress level when watching a funny movie. Cliché as it may sound; laughter really is the best medicine. So when you are worked up, take a break and watch something funny for five to ten minutes.

03). Turn off your phone.

= Even if you are not stressed about work, constant attention seeking notifications from your phone can increase stress levels. If you are feeling stressed out, turn off your phone for a few hours, especially if it is after working hours, and have a stress free evening. It also helps you achieve a healthier balance between work and your personal life.

04). Food, glorious food.

= While it is not exactly healthy to gobble down a whole box of doughnuts, sometimes stress can be easily intensified by simple things like having low sugar levels. Eating can help turn your mood around even after a few bites. Fatty acids and spicy food might even help a little extra. Just make sure you eat in moderation.

05). Label your feelings.

= Most of the time, we recognise that we are stress out, but we do not really acknowledge what is it we are felling, or what the emotions are that lead us to feeling that way. Identity what that negative emotion is, you did to be surprised at how a simple like I am overwhelmed or I am exhausted can calm you down.