Start the New Year stress-free

January 7th, 2010

The start of a new year can be stressful as the Christmas period comes to an end, and after the Christmas spending some may feel financially strained. swiftcover.com have put together a 60 second guide to de-stressing so if you are having a stressful day why not take a minute to unwind.

Take slow deep breaths; focus just on your breathing rather than the stress you are feeling. It can help to walk away from wherever the stressful situation is such as your desk, this way you will remove yourself both physically and mentally from the stressful situation. And always remember to smile; even if you don’t feel like it, the simple act of smiling can make you feel much better.

Start the New Year positively and make 2010 less stressful. For more information take a look at www.stress.org.uk or find out more about stress by visiting NHS Direct.

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