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Sep 12, 2011
"True life is lived when tiny changes occur." --Leo Tolstoy
Planning & Other Paths To Less Stress
A recent survey by psychologist and self-help author Robert Epstein found that 25% of our happiness hinges on how well we're able to manage stress. The next logical question is, of course, how best can we reduce our stress? The stress management technique that worked best, according to the survey: planning. In other words, "fighting stress before it even starts, planning things rather than letting them happen," says Epstein. "That means planning your day, your year and your life so that stress is minimized." This Time magazine article shares more.
BE THE CHANGE
Try incorporating one of Epstein's relaxation techniques in your own life.
