Do not let stress control your life. If you give in and let stress take control, you will feel the effects of it now, as well as in your future. The tips provided below can make a difference in how much stress you feel each day.

Give yourself a positive and empowering affirmation. Leveraging off of positive statements can improve your mood and help appease your anxiety. Keep reminding yourself that you are strong enough to handle this and to just calm down. Choose whatever will make you feel better.

Use your sense of smell to be stress-free. Smelling soothing things, such as peppermint, rose, thyme, lavender, bay leaves, and eucalyptus, will relax you. Using a small vial, mix rock salt and add a few drops of whatever oil you have chosen. Whenever you feel the need, take a deep breath of the scent.

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