5 easy stress-management tips and tricks to take care of yourself

Certain foods induce or reduce our performance. Therefore, we recommend that you become aware of what you eat and how you eat it.

Focus on nutrient-dense foods such as vegetables, whole grains and fruit. Take time to eat slowly and without any distractions and don’t eat on the go. Some stress-busting foods include dark leafy greens, nuts and seeds and dark chocolate among others.

The attitude with which you start the day and the way you deal with it has an impact on the experiences you develop.

This will help you keep your mind healthy and balanced because stress and negative thoughts have been shown to influence our physical health, even contributing to the development of certain illnesses.

Try to start your day a bit earlier so you have time to have a proper breakfast, move a little, read a book or a magazine and meditate. Rushing out to work in the morning will not do you any favors.

Instead of trying to suppress your emotions, relate to them and try to understand why you are experiencing them. Talk to a friend or a colleague. You may find that you’re not alone. Spending time with friends and family or just joining a local gym/pottery/drawing class can make all the difference to your emotional well-being.

Exercise is key to feeling well. It helps us produce feel-good hormones, helps us sleep deeper and is highly important to our mental health. You don't need to do an intense HIIT, even gentle yoga or pilates will do. Don’t push yourself too much.

Scientists have time and again confirmed that spending time in nature positively contributes to our well-being. You don’t have to go for a hike either. Your local park will; provide much-needed greenery. Listen to your favorite music or a relaxing podcast and enjoy some fresh air.

Sleep is beyond important in times of stress. Your body and mind need to recover and regenerate and sleep is the time for them to do so.

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