I realize it’s still November, but I like to plan in advance and I am ready to plan for the New Year!  Do you have any big plans for the new year?  My main focus for 2017 is the lower my stress levels so that I can get further in my other goals.  If you plan on working on the same thing, check out these 4 ways that you can ease your stress in the New Year.

Set a Budget

Finances are stressful for most people.  Setting a budget is a great starting point to get finances in order in an effort to get your life stresses down in general.  A budget can help you to be sure that you will not run out of money or put any strains on your finances.  It will also help you to discover where you need to make changes in order to change your financial life.

Exercise

Exercise is one of the best avenues for stress reduction in your life.  Simply put, exercise makes your body feel better.  When your body feels better it works better.  When your body works better, your brain works better.  Exercise also releases endorphins, which make you feel better in general which is a great stress reliever.

Better sleep

Not sleeping enough is hard on your body and your mind.  Make it a goal to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night and you will be amazed at how much less stress you feel in your life.  There are quite a few tricks out there for getting a better night’s sleep.  

Use a planner or daily to do list

I have found in my own life that having a to-do list or planner is one of the best ways for me to deal with stress.  Knowing exactly what I need to accomplish and what I have gotten done each day helps to ease my mind of the stress of my responsibilities.  Adding your daily household chores to this list is important as well because a cluttered house is a very stressful way to live.

Do you have any What are your tips for lowering your stress levels?