Below find some helpful ways to reduce the stress in your life.
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Prepare for morning the night before.
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Never wear ill-fitting clothes.
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Set appointments ahead.
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Don’t rely on your memory. Write things down.
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Practice preventative maintenance on your vehicle and appliances.
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Make duplicates of all keys. Exchange with a neighbour or family.
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Avoid rush hour/crowds if you need to go out.
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Say ‘no’ more often.
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Take advantage of off-hours for banking and shopping.
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Shop by mail or by phone when possible.
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Rearrange meal times around your schedule.
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Keep an emergency supply of necessities.
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Walk everywhere you can.
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Make copies of all important papers and keep the originals in a safe place.
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Anticipate your needs i.e. always stop for gas before you really need it.
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Fix things that don’t work properly.
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Allow extra time for travel.
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