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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Women face special stresses and have unique needs when it comes to stress relievers and healthy lifestyle choices. The following are different ways women can make lifestyle changes to promote their health.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Social support can be a great stress reliever. Friends can help us in many ways, from offering a supportive ear to lending a helping hand. Studies have shown that those who have strong social support tend to be healthier, happier and less stressed. For women, especially, this is an important part of life to nurture, as women tend to deal with stress more often by sharing feelings and forming supportive networks.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;One stumbling block to friendships for women is that we find ourselves more and busier these days. Demands of work, children, or other commitments can take over the time that was previously free to pursue friendships, so it\u2019s important for women to make an effort to develop social support in their lives.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The following resources for social support can help you to develop the nurturing friendships you need to help you through the stressful times and get more enjoyment out of the fun times.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-create-social-support-in-your-life-3144955&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;How to Create Truly Supportive Friendships&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-hows-and-whys-of-cultivating-social-support-3144951&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;The Hows and Whys of Cultivating a Circle of Friends&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/strengthen-your-friendships-with-good-listening-skills-3144970&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;How To Build Friendships With Good Listening Skills&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/managing-conflict-in-relationships-communication-tips-3144967&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;How To Improve Your Relationships With Good Communication&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/conflict-resolution-mistakes-to-avoid-3144982&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;10 Worst Ways To Handle Conflict&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Women today play many roles at once, and because any one of these roles can be all-consuming, finding the right balance of time to devote to different areas of life can require strategic planning. However, without planning, prioritizing and paring down, commitments can take over every spare moment of time, leaving little or no time in a woman\u2019s schedule for important and self-nurturing activities like &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/stress-management-4014642&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;\u2018down time\u2019&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-relieve-stress-with-exercise-3144926&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;exercise&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-create-social-support-in-your-life-3144955&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;friendships&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, and even &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/power-napping-health-benefits-and-tips-stress-3144702&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;sleep&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The following resources can help you to find a better level of balance in your life so that you allot enough time for each area of your life that\u2019s important, and the amount of time you spend in a given area reflects its importance to you.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/say-no-to-people-making-demands-on-your-time-3145025&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;How To Say No:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; If you find yourself saying yes to too many activities and requests for your time, this article can help you.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/have-a-truly-relaxing-staycation-3145216&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Stress Relievers for Busy People:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; If you\u2019re busier than you\u2019d like to be, and can\u2019t take vacations, here are some ways to build relaxation and fun into your life.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/top-tips-for-busy-people-3144727&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Extra Energy for Busy People:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; If you can\u2019t pare down your schedule, here are some ways to find extra energy so that you can do more and still keep stress levels low.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Women are often the caretakers of others. We care for men and children, friends and family, but don\u2019t always care for our own bodies. Because stress itself causes great physical damage, it\u2019s important for women to relieve stress in ways that nurture our bodies and souls. Here are some stress relievers that are great for your body:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-relieve-stress-with-exercise-3144926&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Exercise:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Getting out and getting active has numerous health, beauty, and stress management benefits, including a leaner body, greater energy levels, improved overall health, the opportunity to blow off steam, a change of scenery, and a catalyst to take your mind off of what\u2019s stressing you, among other things. Read about the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/best-types-of-stress-reduction-exercise-3144931&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;most effective types of exercise for stress relief&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/set-up-a-soothing-home-spa-experience-3144605&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Spa Treatments:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Whether you\u2019re going to a top spa or setting up a &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/set-up-a-soothing-home-spa-experience-3144605&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;home spa&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; experience, pampering your body on the outside can melt away the stress that you\u2019re feeling inside, and leave you feeling more refreshed and beautiful afterward. Read more about setting up a &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/set-up-a-soothing-home-spa-experience-3144605&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;spa at home&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, and make a habit of using it.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/stress-management-4014642&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Healthy Eating:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; A healthy diet has more benefits than just making you thin; because &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/stress-and-nutrition-whats-the-link-3144533&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;a poor diet can exacerbate stress levels&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, healthy eating can leave you with more energy, thinking more clearly, and reacting in a more even-tempered way to stress. Learn more about &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/stress-management-4014642&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;8&amp;quot;&amp;gt;healthy eating when busy and stressed&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;More Resources for Women&amp;amp;#39;s Health Will Be Added Throughout The Week&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;According to research and a poll on this site, too many of us don\u2019t get adequate sleep and operate in a sleep deficit. This leaves us less productive and more prone to stress, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/power-napping-health-benefits-and-tips-stress-3144702&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;among other things&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. Women, because of their busy schedules and multiple roles, often find themselves getting less sleep than they need, or are unable to get a good night\u2019s sleep due to stress. If you find yourself getting too little sleep, the following resources can help you get the quality sleep you need to function well.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/power-napping-health-benefits-and-tips-stress-3144702&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Stress and Sleep:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; Learn about the physical and emotional damage that can result from getting too little sleep, and how it all affects your stress levels.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/power-napping-health-benefits-and-tips-stress-3144702&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;The Benefits of the Power Nap:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; Read about how to use power napping as a stress management tool and increase your productivity and improve your health in the process.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/natural-ways-to-help-you-sleep-88230&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Sleep Aids:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; If you\u2019re having trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep, or achieving quality sleep every night, these are some all-natural ways you can get better sleep from now on.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/stress-and-womens-health-3145092&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Are You Overscheduled?&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; As mentioned on a previous page, being too busy is one of the main reasons stressed people get too little sleep or suffer from poor quality sleep. Here\u2019s a refresher on cutting back your schedule.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Too often, we\u2019re told to ignore our inner wisdom and charge ahead in pursuit of our goals or to do what\u2019s expected of us. While these things are important, if we habitually ignore what our feelings are telling us about our choices and our lives, we make choices that aren\u2019t in line with our true selves and aren\u2019t good for us.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Being in touch with our feelings should be considered a tool for wellness. Becoming fully aware of how different events affect us can help us decide things like:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;How much is too much to take on&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Which people are good for us, and which sap us of energy or self-confidence&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;What vocation is really in line with our strengths and interests&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;And many other important life decisions that affect our stress levels.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;While it\u2019s easy to discount our own feelings or ignore intuition if that\u2019s become a habit, you can tune into these things at any time. It may take a little practice, but you will ultimately benefit greatly from listening to your inner wisdom rather than ignoring what your feelings are trying to tell you about your life.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;The following resources can help&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Journaling:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-benefits-of-journaling-for-stress-management-3144611&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Journaling&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; has terrific stress management and health benefits as well as the potential to be a wonderful self-discovery tool.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Talking It Out:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; Talking with a &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-hows-and-whys-of-cultivating-social-support-3144951&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;close friend&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; or even a &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/stress-management-4014642&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;professional&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; about what you\u2019re feeling and why can help you to sort through your feelings. They can also point out things about your thought process that you may not have thought about.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Women also tend to get into the habit of putting ourselves down and adopting a critical way of talking to ourselves. Your style of self-talk develops in childhood and becomes an ingrained habit and colors the way you see and interact with the world. It also can exacerbate or minimize your stress level, depending on how you talk to yourself. If you\u2019ve developed a negative self-talk style or a pessimistic world view, you can be missing opportunities, performing below your potential, and experiencing events as more stressful than they need to be. Fortunately, you can develop a more optimistic style of self-talk and build a habit of positive thinking by taking small steps today. The following resources can help you to better understand the way you see the world and, if need be, make changes so that you\u2019re performing to your best with minimal stress.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/attitude-self-talk-and-stress-3144817&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Negative Self Talk:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; Learn how negative self-talk affects your stress level.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-benefits-of-optimism-3144811&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Benefits of Optimism:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; Learn why optimists finish first and are healthier and happier when they do!&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-optimism-quiz-do-you-tend-toward-optimism-3144812&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Optimism Self Test:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; Many people think they\u2019re optimists, but they don\u2019t possess the hallmark features in an optimistic thought process. Test your thinking style to see where you stand.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-use-positive-self-talk-for-stress-relief-3144816&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Positive Self Talk:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; Learn how to change the way you talk to yourself, think and interpret events in your life.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It\u2019s important for women, including mothers, to take regular time to do things that nurture our souls and keep us feeling alive; if we don\u2019t, we could face burnout, and we won\u2019t be as helpful to others in our lives anyway. A regular stress management practice is a must, and it can come in the form of a hobby, a type of exercise, a tension-taming practice, or some other habit, but it&amp;amp;#39;s important to make time for such things that can keep you feeling your best. The following are some important resources to help you find a regular stress relief practice:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/tips-to-reduce-stress-3145195&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Choosing a Healthy New Habit:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; Perhaps the easiest way to stick with a new stress relief habit is to pick one that best fits your personality and lifestyle. This test will point you to the stress relievers that are best for you.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/maintaining-healthy-habits-3144721&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Sticking With A Said Habit:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; Once you\u2019ve chosen a stress management technique to incorporate into your lifestyle, these tips will help you make it a habit.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/self-care-strategies-overall-stress-reduction-3144729&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Self-Care Strategies:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; These ideas will help you pamper yourself for a change.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/parent-kid-stress-relievers-3144848&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Stress Relievers for Parents:&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; If you\u2019re a mommy, here are some great stress relievers you can try that don\u2019t require a babysitter.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;With the busy schedules women keep these days, whether working full-time, staying home with children, or going to school, women are often exhausted at the end of the day. Because of this, sex sometimes takes a backseat to everything else in life, especially for women. However, whether you are too busy to meet someone, too frazzled to work on your relationship, or just plain too exhausted for sex, it\u2019s important to make sex and your romantic life a priority too. The following resources can help:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-get-in-the-mood-when-youre-too-stressed-for-sex-3144609&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;How To Get In The Mood When Stressed&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;If your libido wanes when the stress is on, this article is for you! (Your partner will thank you.)&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/sex-as-a-stress-management-technique-3144601&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;The Stress Relief Benefits of Sex&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;Learn why sex itself can be a great stress reliever, for those who feel too stressed for sex.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/stress-and-womens-health-3145092&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Love, Happiness and Stress Relief&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;Finding love can take effort, but it\u2019s worth it in the long run. If you\u2019ve found yourself too busy to look for new relationships, this resource may help you to make some changes.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/stress-management-relationships-4013692&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;The Relationships Section&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;If you\u2019re neglecting the relationship you\u2019re in, these resources can help you to maintain relationship health.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Women, too, are prone to dealing with stress in less-than-healthy ways, such as drinking to excess and smoking. And emotional eating among women is nothing new. Fortunately, women tend to have a great ability for introspection, so if you find yourself falling into unhealthy coping habits, examining the roots of your stress and changing your way of handling stress is a great idea for you. See these resources for more information on unhealthy coping habits, and find resources for a healthier lifestyle.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/unhealthy-responses-to-stress-bad-habits-to-avoid-3145260&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Unhealthy Responses to Stress and How They Affect You&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;The following are five of the most common unhealthy ways people respond to stress, their effects on you, and resources for healthier coping.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/stress-management-techniques-4013135&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Addictions and Other Unhealthy Responses to Stress: Cigarettes, Alcohol, Unhealthy Diet, Uncontrolled Anger and More&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;Learn more about the effects of addictions and other unhealthy responses to stress in this section of the site.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/introspective-stress-relievers-3145209&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Introspective Stress Relievers&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;These stress relievers allow you to look within and examine the roots of your stress so you can change and eliminate it at its roots&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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