1.Exercise.2.Relax Your Muscles.3.Deep Breathing.4.Eat Well.5.Slow Down.6.Take a Break.7.Make Time for Hobbies.8.Talk About Your Problems.

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These days it’s hard not to get overwhelmed once in a while. Between juggling work, family, and other commitments, you can become too stressed out and busy. But you need to set time aside to unwind or your mental and physical health can suffer.Learning how to manage your <a data-crosslink-type="article" href="https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/default.htm" data-metrics-link="" dir="ltr">stress</a> takes practice, but you can -- and need to -- do it. Here are 10 ways to make it easier.<h2>1.Exercise</h2><a data-crosslink-type="article" href="https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/default.htm" data-metrics-link="" dir="ltr">Working out</a> regularly is one of the best ways to relax your body and mind. Plus, <a data-crosslink-type="slideshow" href="https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ss/slideshow-7-most-effective-exercises" data-metrics-link="" dir="ltr">exercise</a> will improve your mood. But you have to do it often for it to pay off.So how much should you exercise every week?Work up to 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise like brisk walks or 75 minutes of a more vigorous exercise like swimming laps, jogging or other sports.Focus on setting fitness goals you can meet so you don’t give up. Most of all remember that doing any exercise is better than none at all.<h2>2.Relax Your Muscles</h2>When you’re stressed, your muscles get tense. You can help loosen them up on your own and refresh your body by:<UL><LI>Enjoying a <a data-crosslink-type="article" href="https://www.webmd.com/balance/massage-therapy-styles-and-health-benefits" data-metrics-link="" dir="ltr">massage</a></LI><LI>Taking a hot bath or shower</LI><LI>Getting a good night’s <a data-crosslink-type="article" href="https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/default.htm" data-metrics-link="" dir="ltr">sleep</a></LI></UL><h2>3.Deep Breathing</h2>Stopping and taking a few deep breaths can take the pressure off you right away. You’ll be surprised how much better you feel once you get good at it. Just follow these 5 steps:<OL><LI>Sit in a comfortable position with your hands in your lap and your <a data-crosslink-type="article" href="https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/picture-of-the-feet" data-metrics-link="" dir="ltr">feet</a> on the floor. Or you can lie down.</LI><LI>Close your <a data-crosslink-type="article" href="https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/picture-of-the-eyes" data-metrics-link="" dir="ltr">eyes</a>.</LI><LI>Imagine yourself in a relaxing place. It can be on the beach, in a beautiful field of grass, or anywhere that gives you a peaceful feeling.</LI><LI>Slowly take deep breaths in and out.</LI><LI>Do this for 5 to 10 minutes at a time.</LI></OL><h2>4.Eat Well</h2>Eating a regular, well-<a data-crosslink-type="article" href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/default.htm" data-metrics-link="" dir="ltr">balanced diet</a> will help you feel better in general. It may also help control your <a data-crosslink-type="tools" href="https://www.webmd.com/balance/rm-quiz-moods" data-metrics-link="" dir="ltr">moods</a>. Your meals should be full of vegetables, fruit, <a data-crosslink-type="article" href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/healthy-kitchen-11/reaping-benefits-whole-grains" data-metrics-link="" dir="ltr">whole grains</a>, and lean <a data-crosslink-type="article" href="https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/good-protein-sources" data-metrics-link="" dir="ltr">protein</a> for energy. And don’t skip any. It’s not good for you and can put you in a bad mood, which can actually increase your <a data-crosslink-type="tools" href="https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-assessment/default.htm" data-metrics-link="" dir="ltr">stress</a>.<UL><LI>1</LI><LI>2</LI><LI>3</LI></UL><div pager="5"> View All</div>

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These days it’s hard not to get overwhelmed once in a while. Between juggling work, family, and other commitments, you can become too stressed out and busy. But you need to set time aside to unwind or your mental and physical health can suffer.

Learning how to manage your <a href="https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/default.htm">stress </a>takes practice, but you can -- and need to -- do it. Here are 10 ways to make it easier.

<a href="https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/default.htm">Working out </a>regularly is one of the best ways to relax your body and mind. Plus, <a href="https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ss/slideshow-7-most-effective-exercises">exercise </a>will improve your mood. But you have to do it often for it to pay off.

So how much should you exercise every week?

Work up to 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise like brisk walks or 75 minutes of a more vigorous exercise like swimming laps, jogging or other sports.

Focus on setting fitness goals you can meet so you don’t give up. Most of all remember that doing any exercise is better than none at all.

When you’re stressed, your muscles get tense. You can help loosen them up on your own and refresh your body by:

<ul><li>Enjoying a <a href="https://www.webmd.com/balance/massage-therapy-styles-and-health-benefits">massage </a> </li><li>Taking a hot bath or shower </li><li>Getting a good night’s <a href="https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/default.htm">sleep </a> </li> </ul>

Stopping and taking a few deep breaths can take the pressure off you right away. You’ll be surprised how much better you feel once you get good at it. Just follow these 5 steps:

<ol><li>Sit in a comfortable position with your hands in your lap and your <a href="https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/picture-of-the-feet">feet </a>on the floor. Or you can lie down. </li><li>Close your <a href="https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/picture-of-the-eyes">eyes </a>. </li><li>Imagine yourself in a relaxing place. It can be on the beach, in a beautiful field of grass, or anywhere that gives you a peaceful feeling. </li><li>Slowly take deep breaths in and out. </li><li>Do this for 5 to 10 minutes at a time. </li> </ol>

Eating a regular, well-<a href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/default.htm">balanced diet </a>will help you feel better in general. It may also help control your <a href="https://www.webmd.com/balance/rm-quiz-moods">moods </a>. Your meals should be full of vegetables, fruit, <a href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/healthy-kitchen-11/reaping-benefits-whole-grains">whole grains </a>, and lean <a href="https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/good-protein-sources">protein </a>for energy. And don’t skip any. It’s not good for you and can put you in a bad mood, which can actually increase your <a href="https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-assessment/default.htm">stress </a>.

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