1. Laughter
Silly it may seems but according to the medical research, laughing decreases the blood   pressure. It helps increase oxygen in the blood and produces an enzyme that protects the stomach against stress. It also strengthens the immune system which protects the body from harmful illness. In a research conducted by Lee S. Berk of Loma Linda University in California, USA, it was found out that an average American adult laughs out loud only about 15 times a day as compared to 400 times made by an American child. One good tip is to call a friend that will make you laugh or watching a comedy movie would also be helpful. Laughing helps you feel more relaxed an obtain focus to go on with the day.

2. Change your daily routine.
Sometimes repeating tasks will cause you stress. This is most evident especially for people working in performance–based jobs like sales and marketing who are not achieving the desired result. If you are inside the office all day, then you have to go outside for a while. Take an exercise or coffee break. Practice singing a new song. Start a new venture or a project perhaps. Those things will enable your mind to go in a completely different day from what you usually do in a day.

3. Take a nap.
If you are working in an office bring with you an alarm clock. Take a 20-minute nap if necessary. Research showed that 20 minutes is the optimal time to nap. It gives a person a much-needed rest without being overtired.

4. Observe a healthy lifestyle.
A good health helps fight stress. Observed proper diet and take vitamins supplements if necessary. Eat healthy foods like vegetables and fruits. These can rejuvenate skin tissues. Stress makes you old and groggy.

5. Maintain a positive attitude.
Your attitude is very important to fight stress. If you have present problems on hand, keep looking forward got the positive thing ahead. This can help you become more upbeat and maintain a positive attitude in life.

People that usually feel stress out are those who are thinking the things that will cause you stress. Hope these tips on how to fight stress will help you come back to work renewed and refreshed and of course with a significantly lower level of stress.

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