1. Focus on the Moment - All worry is about the future, so focusing on your senses will put you in the present.

2. Don’t Worry Problem Solve - How much of your stressful thinking is actually helpful?

3. Sing! It has been proven to lower stress.

4. Think “Peace” as You Breathe In, “Calm” as You Breathe Out.

5. Accept What You Cannot Change – Fighting reality is useless; it only causes stress.

6. Take Breaks – It’s a win-win; you enjoy the break and you’re more productive afterwards.

7. Better But Believable - For negative thoughts, think about something that is more positive that you believe is true.

8. Smile - Most of the time it will make you feel better.

9.  Make Time for Yourself – You deserve it and after you do, you’ll have more positive energy.

10. Nip Stress in the Bud – Catch it early and the other 9 strategies will work better.

by Jennifer L. Abel, Ph.D.

author of “Active Relaxation: How to Increase Productivity and Achieve Balance by Decreasing Stress and Anxiety”