Get up earlier in the morning.
Are you a late riser with an early morning job? That means you probably set your alarm clock as late as possible in order to get as much sleep crammed in as you can. This method leaves you scrambling for the door, skipping breakfast, and nearly running late! This is a common way that many people build stress into their lives without even realizing it. What you should do instead is simple. Set your alarm clock for half an hour early. Sacrifice the sleep so that you can have a slow paced, calm morning. Starting your day off without worrying about being late is one of the best ways to feel better about the rest of your afternoon. Stress lingers. But so does a great breakfast, some time spent with the paper, and a leisurely drive to work.
Get up earlier in the morning
Create a list of your goals.
If you are a visual learner than perhaps writing out your goals can go a long way toward relieving your stress. Seeing everything that you need to accomplish laid out in front of you is a way to mentally trick yourself into calming down. Start at the top of your list and devote your energy into crossing it off before a certain amount of time has elapsed. We guarantee that every time you cross an item off of the list, you will feel a lot better. This also helps keep you organized so you know exactly what you need to do next. This way you are never scrambling or worried about having forgotten some part of your goals for the day.
Create a list of your goals