Here are 4 techniques that 
those of us who are always 
stressed out can use to help calm 
ourselves down:

1. Spend 15 minutes a day doing
some form of meditation. There 
are many benefits to meditation,
but a very big one is stress 
reduction. You'll live a longer, happier
healthy life!

2. One technique is to listen to 
uplifting music. Listening to 
music that not only has a  
soothing melody, but an uplifting 
message, can help to soothe our 
frazzled nerves and calm our
stress.

When times get tough, I often 
think of Wilson Phillips classic, 
"Hold On", but there are dozens of 
good ones out there. Choose music 
and lyrics that are hopeful.

3. Another technique is to read. 
Books on strength, personal power,
enlightenment, or self help can be 
good resources to help you change
your outlook and the things you 
say to yourself.

Rather than triggering habitual 
self-defeating thoughts, you can 
find yourself thinking of new
can-do concepts when times get 
tough. The Motivated mind would be 
a good choice.

4. Surrounding yourself with 
positive people can help with 
stress, too. Ideal friendships 
provide support when youre down, 
fun when youre up, wisdom when
youre lost, and positive  energy 
that reduces stress.

Good friends can inspire you to 
reach greater heights, and see your
strengths even when you dont. Pay 
attention to how your friends make 
you feel, and if theyre less than
supportive, start putting your
energy and time toward people who 
will make  you feel better.