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- Be realistic in terms of your expectations of yourself and others.
- Limit alcohol as it will lower tolerance and increase the chance of arguments.
- Don’t abandon exercise as you’ll need this stress reducer more than ever.
- Limit simple sugars as they can leave you moody and tense.
- Focus on those you know are easy to get along and limit exposure to the drama makers.
- Use music as a calming agent and mood elevator
- Slow down when you’re tired and let yourself take a break from the hectic pace. Make a commitment to do so each hour.
- Listen to how rapid or calm your speaking as a cue to monitor yourself.
- Ask others to help when they notice you’re stressed by someone or something.
- Remember drama is usually present in all families; we are an imperfect collection of related human beings.
