How to De-Stress: 6 Self-Care Strategies That Work

We're not talking about the anti-drug campaign here; we're talking about saying no to others: Their demands on your precious time and energy, to be specific. Saying no is not always easy, but it is worth it. You need time for yourself too — remember, you're no good to anyone if you're frazzled and burnt out.

If you have a hard time with "no", try "I can't, sorry" or "No can do" or our favorite, "Ugh, sorry — too busy right now." And you know what? A smile goes a long way in softening the blow.

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