Tips to avoid stress

Exercise: Physical activity helps release happy hormones (such as endorphins) that help reduce stress and improve mood. Even a brisk walk for 20-30 minutes a day can be effective.

Deep breathing: Deep breathing techniques help calm the nervous system and reduce stress immediately. Try breathing slowly and deeply through your nose for 4 seconds, hold your breath for a second, and then slowly release it through your mouth for 4 seconds.

Meditation and mindfulness: You can try daily meditation, even if it’s for a short period. Relaxation techniques, such as mindfulness, help you focus on the present moment and reduce stressful thoughts.

Planning and organization: Stress can be caused by the chaos in your daily life. Keep your tasks organized and use schedules or to-do lists to avoid feeling stressed.

Get enough sleep: Good rest plays a big role in relieving stress. Avoid electronic devices before bed and prepare for a good, restful sleep.

Make time for fun activities: Make sure to spend time with family and friends, practice your favorite hobbies, and step away from hard work for a while, as this helps you relax.

Positive thinking: Focus on positive thoughts and avoid negative expectations. Writing a gratitude journal daily may help you reinforce this thinking.

Avoid caffeine: Caffeine can increase stress and anxiety in some people; try to reduce your intake of coffee or caffeinated drinks and replace them with soothing herbal tea.

Talking to a trusted person: Talking about your problems with a trusted person can relieve your stress and give you the opportunity to express what is inside you in a healthy way.

Deal with challenges gradually: When facing big challenges, break them down into small steps, and take them one by one