How to reduce stress

- There are several proven ways to reduce stress, … and many of them we know already, … but are often things … that we have put aside for whatever reason. … Some of those are sleep and exercise, … and we know we should do them, … and yet we've put them aside. … Now is a really good time to practice them. … Even as the demands are rising, … there's also a lot of distractions that have been taken away … by having to stay in our homes for a while, … and so this is a good time … to remember to create a bedtime routine, … or to start a new exercise routine, … or some form of movement … that feels like you could actually do this every day. … Another important part of reducing stress … is to hydrate throughout the day. … So really being conscientious … of having those glasses of water or herbal teas … or other ways of just keeping your body hydrated. … You also want to stay socially connected. … So really thinking through, … now's a good time to catch up with family members … that you haven't been in touch with for a while, …