under a lot of stress. A
reassuring voice, even for
a minute, can put
everything in perspective.
Talk Yourself Through It
Sometimes calling a friend
is not an option. If this is
the case, talking calmly to
yourself can be the next
best thing. Don’t worry
about seeming crazy—just
tell yourself why you're
stressed out, what you
have to do to complete the
task at hand, and most
importantly, that
everything will be OK
(trust us, it will be).
Eat Right
Stress levels and a proper
diet are closely related.
Unfortunately, it’s when
we have the most work
that we forget to eat well
and resort to using sugary,
fatty snack foods as a
pick-me-up. Try to avoid
Joy feelings magazine
the vending machine and
plan ahead. Fruits and
vegetables are always
good, and fish with high
levels of omega-3 fatty
acids have been shown to
reduce the symptoms of
stress. A tuna sandwich
really is brain food.
Laugh It Off
Laughter releases
endorphins that improve
mood and decrease levels
of the stress-causing
hormones cortisol and ad
renaline. Laughing tricks
your nervous system into
making you happy.
However, bursting into a
fit of giggles at your desk
may not be the most
appropriate way to deal
with stress. Our
suggestion: watch some
classic Monty Python skits
like "The Ministry of Silly
Walks." Those Brits are so