How to Lower Back to School Stress in 5 Minutes or Less

Feeling the back-to-school jitters already? Yeah, we've all been there. But hey, it doesn’t have to be this way! You can totally kick that stress to the curb with a few easy-peasy tips that’ll take you no more than five minutes. Ready to dive in?

1. Embrace AFFORMATIONS

First up, let's talk about AFFORMATIONS. No, that’s not a typo. Check out The Book of Afformations if you're curious. AFFORMATIONS are a mind hack I came up with back in 1997. They switch your brain’s gears from negative to positive, just like that. Spend a few minutes a day on these and watch your stress melt away.

2. Control What You Can

Stress often comes from trying to control things that are out of our hands. Here’s a golden nugget: you can only control three things – what you think, what you say, and what you do. Accepting this simple truth can seriously slash your stress levels.

3. Ditch Your Head Trash

Ever felt weighed down by constant negative thoughts? I call this “head trash.” Picture every negative thought as a piece of garbage cluttering your mind. Now, imagine never taking out the trash – gross, right? Get rid of that head trash and switch from unproductive habits like procrastination to empowering ones. Need a hand? Grab my book, Get Rid of Your Head Trash About Money, for free at SendMeaBookNoah.com.

4. Breathe

Take a deep breath in through your nose for five seconds. Now exhale through your mouth for five seconds. Repeat. Feel that? Instant relaxation. Breathing is a superpower you can tap into anytime, anywhere to zap stress.

5. Smile More

Believe it or not, smiling – even when you don’t feel like it – can cut down stress. A study in Psychological Science found that smiling during stress can calm your body’s stress response. So, go ahead, fake it till you make it. Approach your daily tasks with a smile, and you might just start feeling genuinely better!

Conclusion

There you have it – five quick tips to lower back-to-school stress in just minutes. Remember, in less than 90 days, you could be living a richer, happier life, with more success in both your business and personal life, all while working less than you do now. How do I know? Because my clients regularly double their income while working LESS – sometimes in just weeks.

FAQs

1. What are AFFORMATIONS?

AFFORMATIONS are a technique I created to shift your subconscious thoughts from negative to positive, instantly boosting your mindset and reducing stress.

2. How can I control my stress levels?

Focus on what you can control – your thoughts, words, and actions. Let go of trying to control others and external outcomes.

3. What is “head trash”?

Head trash refers to the negative thoughts cluttering your mind. Clearing this mental clutter can help you adopt more productive, positive habits.

4. How does breathing help reduce stress?

Deep breathing shifts your focus from stressors to the present moment, helping you relax instantly.

5. Can smiling really reduce stress?

Yes! Studies show that smiling, even when forced, can reduce your body’s stress response and improve your mood.