1. No need to do everything.  Multitasking may be possible but it is not worth the stress.  Prioritize the 20% of things you want to do in a day and leave the rest for another time.
2. Be a peacekeeper.  Helping others find common ground is less stressful than fighting for everything – many of which really don’t matter.
3. Get out of bed only after you find a new thing or person to be grateful for once your eyes open.  You can repeat the same person or thing but always look for others.  Gratitude is a natural stress reliever.
4. Nurture yourself.  All of us too frequently neglect the wants and needs that we have.  Champion “me time”.
5. Lean on others.  There is nothing wrong with asking others for help. In fact, even if problems cannot be resolved, the interaction can be calming.
6. Divorce digital devices some of the day.  Do not sleep with them.  Power them down an hour and a half before bed if possible.  Enjoy digital connectivity but not at the expense of relationships.  Being distracted is stressful and we can control that.

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