Stress Control Guide

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STEPS, TIPS & ROUTINES TO CONTROL STRESS Health Reference  Educational Use Small, consistent habits matter more than occasional big resets. Page 1 Steps, Tips & Routines to Control Stress Daily habits that lower stress before it builds up Stress itself isn't the enemy — it's a normal response your body is built for. The problem is chronic, unmanaged stress, where your body never gets the signal to switch off. This guide covers simple routines for your morning, day and evening, quick techniques for the moment stress actually hits, foods that support your body's stress response, and habits worth cutting out. Morning Routine How you start your morning sets your stress baseline for the whole day Avoid checking your phone first 15-20 minutes Jumping straight into messages/news spikes cortisol before your day even begins. Get sunlight within an hour of waking Morning light exposure helps regulate cortisol rhythm and improves mood through the day. 5-10 minutes of stretching or light movement Gets blood flowing and signals to your body that it's safe, lowering baseline tension. Eat a proper breakfast, don't skip it Stabilizes blood sugar early, preventing the irritability and anxious energy low blood sugar can cause. Through The Day Small resets spread through the day prevent stress from building up unnoticed Take short breaks every 60-90 minutes Continuous focus without breaks raises mental fatigue and stress hormones over time. Step outside or near a window for a few minutes Natural light and a change of environment helps reset your nervous system. Keep a running to-do list instead of holding it all in your head Offloading tasks onto paper reduces the mental load that causes background anxiety.…