Stop Your Stress Action Plan




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Stress is a potential health hazard, causing everything from headaches to heart attacks. Use this three-step Stop Your Stress Action Plan to ease your tension and help you lead a more relaxing, more enjoyable and healthier life.

step 1: assess your stress levels

  • Spot the symptoms of stress
    What exactly is stress? If you have any of these warning signs, stress may be negatively affecting your well-being.

  • Are you burning out?
    Take this quiz to find out if your hectic lifestyle is getting the better of you.

  • Your questions answered
    Get the answers to the most commonly-asked stress questions.

    step 2: reduce your stress levels

  • Learn the basics of stress reduction
    From keeping a diary to exercising regularly, here are the best ways to lower your stress levels.

  • Follow the stress-busting diet
    The right meals can help you stay calm and become better prepared to deal with unexpected stress.

  • Find peace through yoga
    This simple ten-pose yoga routine will help you relax no matter where you are.

  • Try soothing t'ai chi
    Practising this ancient martial art could be just what you need to fend off your stress.

  • Relax with healing hands
    One of the oldest and simplest forms of medical care is used to ease pain and anxiety and promote good health.

  • Stress management
    Learn how to handle stress effectively when it occurs.

    step 3: share tips and advice

    Visit our boards to discuss the things that are making you stressed and get tips on how to cope.
  • Coping with a crisis
  • Working mums
  • Life in the workplace
  • Get happy