Stressed out?! Try this.

This winter is kicking my butt! For some reason I always seem to get more stressed around this time a year. The lack of sun here in Washington state doesn’t really help matters either. I've dedicated my morning to researching the best ways to beat stress and the winter blues. Below is a collection I’ve found of the cheapest & most realistic ways to brighten and distress our lives. However, If you are made of money the top result for casting away these problems is to vacation somewhere warm sans your pumpkins. In this instance call your travel agent ASAP and get outta town, if not see steps below.

Stress no more

1) Get a good night sleep. It is recommended that you get at least 8 hours of sleep.
2) Pace yourself. Do not try to do too much at one time.
3) Think realistically. Do not allow your emotions to get out of control.
4) Plan better. Set schedules and prioritize your tasks.
5) Take breaks. Get away from it for about 10-15 minutes.
6) Take walks. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise.
7) Call on your support. Ask others to do the work that you are weak in doing.
8) Confront problems by talking. Bring the problem out in the open.
9) Delegate. Do not try to do everything yourself, but rather, seek help from others.
10) Keep a positive attitude. Do not take life so seriously and try to laugh sometime.

Kick those winter blues
Did you know fall and winter can bring on a condition called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which affects 20 percent of the people in the United States?
1) Eat healthy: Lots of veggies, fruit, and nuts. Reduce sugar and all starchy food. 　
2) Force yourself out. Walk, go sledding,take the kids to the park. Be active and try to catch as many sunrays as possible.
3) Exercise regularly – at least 15 to 30 minutes daily. Even a brisk walk to the bus stop might suffice.
4) Meet your friends as often as possible. If you can’t meet, then talk on the phone.
5) Surround yourself with beautiful things: flowers, listen to music, candlelight
6) Start a project; something, you always wanted to do but never had time for: organize your photos, paint , try out new recipes, read this blog...