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so that you enjoy the people around you instead of the food.

Tip #3 - Plan On Being Less Stressed: Tips for Success

Learn to say no when something becomes too difficult to fit into

your schedule or accomplish during a short period. Listen to your

inner voice. If something feels stressful and it keeps replaying as

stress in your head, permit yourself to say no. If you do this more

often, you’ll enjoy a less stressful life.

• Work on having a positive attitude. Stay focused on

the good things going on in your life. Reflect on your

successes instead of things that are out of your control.

• Don’t panic. Try not to worry about things out of your

control.

• Stay calm. Learn relaxation and mindfulness techniques.

• Reflect on your needs. When feeling overwhelmed by a

task, ask yourself — is this something you enjoy or is it just

something you think you’re supposed to do?

• Problem-solve with people around you. Ask them to

help you alleviate stress.

• Eat nutritious food. Decrease the amount of fat and

sugar you eat. The easiest way to make sure you don’t

overeat is to have a solid plan for dealing with stress

before you go to family gatherings or parties. Nutritional

stress can drain your energy.

• Maintain a regular exercise program. Exercise

helps on many levels. It releases the buildup of glucose in

the muscles and relaxes them, and increases endorphins,

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