7 Habits Of People Who Never Get Stressed
It can be very frustrating and tiring to deal with emergencies at work or at home.
It’s important to know how to naturally relieve stress and relax often so that small problems don’t add up and become a real threat to our physical and mental health over time.
1- They plan for what’s next
Having a plan can also put you in that mode of being proactive.
“See, this is happening to me, but I can do something about it.”
Or, “I want to do this, and here’s how I’m going to do it.”
When you have a plan, you know where you are going and what to do next.
It helps reduce the stress and worry that comes with not knowing what will happen. Don’t forget to add ways to take care of yourself to this plan.
When you make that plan, keep in mind that life can go in any direction, and you’ll need to make changes as you go.
Further Reading: 4 Easy Steps To Plan Your Day Effectively
2- They like to spend time outside.
Studies have shown that spending time in nature is good for our minds and hearts.
More and more, technology is all around us, but we were made to be in nature and come from nature.
How do you feel when you spend half an hour in a park or on the beach? Did you feel better? Do you really feel like you can breathe now? Calmer?
Do this again. Walk, hike, garden, and spend time outside with your friends and family.
3- They never forget that nothing lasts forever.
Look back and ask yourself: How often did “X” make you feel stressed in the past?
Now be honest with yourself: Was all that stress worth it?
Most likely not. From far away, it might even look silly.
Everything changes and the things that are stressing you out right now might not matter in a month, a year, or 5 years.
No one can tell how life will go, but one thing is certain.
Nothing will stay the same, so remind yourself that this is not the most important thing that will happen to you in your lifetime.
Even if you’re having a hard time right now, remember that this won’t last forever. Things will change, and time really does heal.
4- They Do good for someone else
Studies show that people who are kind and help others are happier, and when you’re happy, you’re less stressed.
If you’ve ever done something nice for another person, you know how good it feels. It seems like magic.
Fill up your life with things that make you feel this way.
The study I linked to also showed that keeping track of the good things you do at the end of the week or day makes you even happier.
So do good things and keep that in mind.
5- They Write Things Down
Find out what is making you stressed and write about it.
It doesn’t matter if you write it in a journal or on a piece of paper that you’ll throw away right away.
You probably have some idea of what’s bothering you, but you need to get it out in some way.
Writing it down is a very calm and helpful way to do it. It will help you figure out if there is anything you can do about it.
If you have the power to change it, you should do so.
If you can’t change or do anything about it, you don’t have much power over it.
You are just admitting that and giving up as much as you can will help you feel a lot better.
You are not to blame for everything that goes wrong in this world.
6- They read for enjoyment.
There’s a solid reason why winding down at the end of a challenging day by curling up with a good book seems so comforting.
According to the findings of a study conducted by the University of Sussex, reducing stress by reading for as little as six minutes can result in a 68% improvement.
Further Reading: How To Love Reading: 3 Simple Ways To Make Reading a Habit
7- They Practice Self Discipline
If you’re stressed because you know you should be doing something but aren’t, change it.
Don’t let your thoughts about that thing get too big for you to handle. Get going and finish.
Learn to control yourself. At first, it’s not easy, but it’s worth it.
The more you do it, the more you will feel strong, happy, and proud of yourself.
Further Reading: How To Build a Strong Self Discipline
