11. Prioritize your sleep
Poor sleep exacerbates stress and can set you up for chronic health issues, including:
- Metabolic syndrome
- Type II diabetes
- Depression
Prioritizing your sleep means practicing excellent sleep hygiene. You can do this by minimizing your exposure to light sources and screens at least an hour before bed. Keeping your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet and reserving your room for sleeping instead of using it for other activities are also key.
You can use a sleep tracker to assess your sleep quality and improve it using real data about your circadian rhythms.
12. Seek professional help
Trained coaches, counselors, and psychologists can equip you with the long-term skills you need to reduce and cope with stress in your life. They study proven ways to relieve stress for years so that they can pass their experience on to others.
Don’t hesitate to seek professional help when you feel that your stress levels are growing out of control. Especially if they are impacting your quality of life.