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What coping strategies does Carolyn Scott recommend for managing stress effectively?

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From Carolyn Scott

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Hi, I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton from The Healthy Voyager. Coping with stress is very personal, but there are a few strategies I come back to again and again:

  1. Take small daily “me-time” breaks – even 5 quiet minutes with deep breathing, tea, or a quick walk
  2. Break your day into chunks (like the Pomodoro Method) to prevent burnout
  3. Practice letting go of racing thoughts by returning to the present moment
  4. Notice your emotions in your body and check if your stress matches the actual level of threat
  5. Build simple daily self-care: lotion break at your desk, a hot shower, stretching, or a short meditation
  6. Support your body with enough sleep, regular movement, and balanced, nourishing food

Would you like help turning these into a simple daily stress plan that fits your schedule?

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