Edit 5 ways to reduce stress and anxiety in your life

<p><strong>3. Ask for help</strong></p> <p>Often this can be the hardest thing to do but asking for help can free up your valuable time and energy. If you’re struggling to juggle work and home life, you could ask a friend or family member to help out with childcare; speak to your employer about changing your work contract to flexitime or employ a cleaner to handle your household chores while you spend more quality time with your children.</p> <p><strong>4. Learn a new skill</strong></p> <p>If there’s a certain person or activity which triggers your stress, then one way to tackle this is by learning a new skill to help you handle the stress more effectively.</p> <p>If a person at work consistently treats you like a doormat, then attending a course on assertiveness could be a way to combat this.</p> <p>If money worries are stressing you out, book a session with a financial advisor for help and advice on handling your money or sign up for a bookkeeping course.</p> <p>Working in a job you don’t like can be very stressful, you can find out what areas you might want to focus your career on by doing volunteer work or taking a course in a subject you’re interested in.</p>

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