Tackling Stress

You can’t always prevent stress, but there are lots of things you can do to manage stress better.

You could:

• try these 10 simple stress busters
• use these easy time-management techniques
• try mindfulness – studies have found that mindfulness can help to reduce stress and improve your mood
• use calming breathing exercises
• download some relaxation and mindfulness apps onto your phone
• listen to an anxiety control audio guide

Other things that may help:

• share your problems with family or friends
• make more time for your interests and hobbies
• take a break or holiday
• take some regular exercise and make sure you are eating healthily
• make sure you are getting enough sleep (see tips on better sleep)