7 habits of stress-resistant people
1. Focus on what they can control
2. Exercise regularly
3. Build supportive relationship
4. Set clear boundaries
5. Think positively
6. Rest enough
7. Live with purpose
Foods to avoid for low stress
Excess sugar
Too much caffeine
Alcohol
Processed & fried food
Minimum exercise for benefits
10–15 minutes daily light movement
Or 150 mins/week moderate exercise
How to sleep better
Fixed sleep schedule
No screens before bed
Dark,
No caffeine after noon
How to reframe stress
See stress as energy, not threat
Focus on what you can change
Think like you’re helping a friend
Four types of meditation
1. Mindfulness: focus on the present
2. Loving-kindness: send care to yourself & others
3. Body scan: relax each body part
4. Guided: follow instructions to calm down
Signs of a strong relationship
Safe
Trust
Support each other
Resolve conflicts calmly
Why purpose reduces stres
Puts small problems in perspective
Gives meaning
Lowers pressure and worry