Children do what we do, more often that doing what we tell them to do. So a good way to show children how to beat stress is to do it ourselves. If you are under pressure and need a few hints on how to restore some calm in your own life, then try out one of the suggestions below.

Slow down breathing Visualise something good Go for a walk or play football Play upbeat music and dance Take a candlelit bath Have a massage or manicure

Tell someone how you feel Write it down Draw how you feel (use colours) Watch a happy video Phone a friend Cry

List out your priorities Take one task at a time, before starting the next Do something differently Look for healthy role models and copy them Do some cooking, gardening or DIY Wash the car

Read a book Make a plan Do a tricky puzzle or brainteaser List out what is good in your life Plan to do something that makes you feel good Talk to yourself as if you were your best friend

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