‘Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #9 Me Time

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Making time for yourself will help lower your stress and anxiety levels. Find an activity you enjoy. Take a break by yourself. Sometimes just 15 minutes of alone time is enough to reset and re-center yourself, so you can handle everything you need to do. Find ways to clear your mind, slow your breathing and restore your inner calm. Some options include:

• Reading a book
• Meditating
• Listening to soothing music
• Going for a walk

Share ways you like to give yourself me time by leaving a reply.

Check out the other tips and kick that holiday stress to the curb!

• 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #1 Plan
• 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #2 Set Boundaries
• 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #3 Moderation
• 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #4 Practice Gratitude
• 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #5 Exercise
• 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #6 Get Enough Sleep
• 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #7 Practice Kindness
• ‘Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #8 Spend Time with People You Enjoy

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Playing my acoustic guitar gives me real pleasure and relaxation. I love the challenge of learning a new song or a new riff.  It helps improve my memory and challenges my mind with something new. I love playing any chance I get.