1.1 Good sleep habits reduce stress and help your body recover from stress. Everyone needs a different amount of sleep, however it is recommended to get 7-8 hours of sleep a night. Short naps can also re-energize you and improve your mood. It is suggested that naps not exceed 30 minutes or you may feel groggy
1.2 Music used to reduce stress and anxi- ety usually has not more than 80 beats per minute, has fluid melodic move- ment, pleasing harmonies, regular rhythm without sudden changes and tones that include strings, flute, piano or specially synthesized music.
2.1 Yoga can help reduce stress because it promotes relaxation, which is the natural opposite of stress.
2.2 Exercise is a healthy way to let go of pent-up energy, anger, or anxiety. Any physical movement can reduce stress.
3.1 eating about an ounce and a half of dark chocolate a day for two weeks reduced levels of stress hormones in people who felt highly stressed
3.2 Eating breakfast and eating regularly throughout the day (every 3-5 hours) prepares your body to better cope with stress