Stress is just a normal thing in life. Stress being normal does not mean that it’s welcome. No one wants to put up with the stress of life in any fashion. Taking control of stress and not letting it overwhelm you can be just a matter of determination and proper technique. The following are some excellent tips for nipping stress in the bud.

Right down all of the things that are stressing you and then give them a number from 1-10. If at one on the scale there means only minor problems, a ten then indictaes major problems. When you do this, you can train your mind to not stress over little things that shouldn’t be stressed over either way.

Soothe your stress using music. Music has a profound affect on us. There have been studies that have proven that people can reduce stress and become calmer by just listening …