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Long to-do lists, overflowing agendas and always feeling rushed. Do you want a life with less stress? Then learn these secrets from the experts.
This way you learn from stress-free people.
6 secrets of stress-free people
1. Don’t take life too seriously
People with little stress are great at putting things into perspective. They put their problems into perspective and don’t worry about small things. Such as the train being delayed by a few minutes, a flat tire or a stain in their favorite pants.
Do you find it difficult to look at life in a more light-hearted way? Then ask yourself the following questions: “Is it really as important as I think it is?” and ‘Is there anything I can gain from worrying about this?’ There’s a good chance the answer is always ‘no’.
2. Do everything just a little slower
People who don’t feel stressed easily often have one thing in common: they do everything at their own pace. From walking to eating. They don’t see the point in rushing and dare to slow down. Doing everything just a little slower has many advantages. Not only will you feel less pressure, you will also enjoy everything you do more.
3. Don’t collect more stuff than necessary
Less stuff gives you more peace of mind. You have to tidy up and clean less, so you have more time for the things that matter to you. You also feel much more relaxed in a house where everything is not cramped together and all kinds of things are lying around.
A quick way to minimize is to ask yourself if you’ve used certain items in the past year. If not, you can give it away or throw it away. Put the doubtful cases in a box and write the date on it. Look at this again critically after a few months.
4. Make room to do nothing
Many people find it difficult to do nothing. Not surprising, because we tend to fill up all the idle time with our phone. This leaves little time for daydreaming and musing. Time to do nothing is so important. It helps you relax, provides ‘aha’ moments and makes you more creative. Give yourself at least ten minutes every day to do nothing at all. Put your phone away and stare outside.
5. Be present in the moment
Stress almost always has to do with later or earlier. The secret of people with little stress is that they are as little concerned with the past or future as possible, but live in the now.
Do you also want to be more present in the moment? Then, throughout the day, bring yourself back to the moment by focusing on the sounds, smells and colors around you. Practice makes perfect.
6. Do one thing at a time
Our brain can only focus on one thing at a time. That’s why multitasking is stressful. Resolve to do one thing at a time with full concentration and then move on to the next. Not only do you feel less stressed by monotasking, you are also a lot more productive and pay more attention to your surroundings. Nice bonus.
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2023-10-01 18:01:00
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