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Understanding and Dealing With Stress

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Introduction > What Is Stress? > Signs of Stress > Dealing with Stress > Long Term Strategies > Resources

Quick Fixes to Physical Effects of Stress: Change

Make a Change

There's nothing like a quick change of pace to put things in perspective. When work, school or family life becomes too much, there's nothing wrong with escaping for a few minutes.

Escape from work by taking a quick walk around the office or around the block. Offer to deliver the mail, pick up a package, go get bagels -- anything to get away from your desk or what's stressing you for a few minutes.
Take a study break and do something different. Turn on music and dance around. Sing at the top of your lungs (if no one else is around!) Make yourself a healthy snack; your body needs nourishment just like your mind.
If you're listening to the radio, turn it off. If you aren't, turn it on to your favorite station.
Go get a cool class of water or juice, or a hot cup of cocoa or herbal tea.
Go outside for a breath of fresh air and enjoy the sun, rain, or snow.

Take yourself out of your stressful situation for a few minutes and do something different! You'll come back relaxed and with a much better perspective on the situation.

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