The study found that there most people deal with stress in two ways. The first gets upset, thinks negatively, and sees stress as a threat. The second group of people see a stressful situation as a challenge and actually get energy from it. Instead of getting mad or angry they get energized to find a solution.

To act more like the second group you need to have the right habits and routines to set yourself up for success. Use these tricks to stay prepared for inevitable stressful situations.

• Exercise: Spend at least 30 minutes per day exercising. This will help keep cortisol levels low and stay energized.
• Eat Healthy Foods: High fat, high carb foot will rob you of energy and make it hard for your body to process everything. Try and meal prep to avoid the temptation of cheap and easy to access fast food.
• Disconnect from Social Media: Those social media arguments and political debates aren’t helping your stress and anxiety levels. Minimize social media to minimize unnecessary stress in your life.
• Meditate: Disconnect from the world with meditation.

on a regular basis. I promise you’ll feel better and enjoy the time away from the screens.

Hopefully, this  will give you the inspiration to start helping you cope with stress better in your life. Remember, more stress equals a quicker demise.

Quit worrying about the small stuff and start the habits that will help you live a long, healthy, and prosperous life.