John D. Rockefeller possibly had the most stressful job on the planet, yet he lived to be 97.Its not about how much stress, its about how you handle stress in general.Here are five tips to cope with stress👇🏼Exercise.Sweating releases endorphins in your brain, which is the feel-good chemical that feels like stress melting away.20-30 mins/day is usually enough to get your sweat in.Rest/sleepRockefeller was an avid rester. He took many naps and enjoyed a lot of time outdoors in his garden.He also had a strict sleep schedule, making sure to always get 7+ hours of sleep.Meditation/breathworkMeditation as a habit will teach you to disconnect from your negative thoughts.Breathwork works like a «Break-Glass-When-Stressed». 10 minutes of deep breaths will significantly lower the stress your currently having.CBTCognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective therapy for anxiety and this is the most used technique:Write down your worry.Write down what it makes you feel: worried, scared etc.Why it worries you: Because I will embarrass myself etc.Rational response: So what if it happens, people are too busy worrying about themselves etc.Cold ExposureExposure to cold water lowers the heart rate, which makes you feel calmer and less anxious. Try this next time you’re feeling overly anxious:Fill your sink with ice cold water and dip your face in it, and notice how you feel afterwards.I tweet about stuff like this and building a local newsletter: https://twitter.com/znorrih see hubwealthy.com/wealthy
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