Two years ago I uprooted my life.  Everything changed.  I moved to a big city in a foreign country, changed jobs, made new friends.  I was challenged to create a new life in a strange place.  I’m still working at this.

I’m thrilled to say I’ve finally started a family of my own. The addition of a newborn baby girl to the mix brings all sorts of feelings. Mostly good ones.

This is how I mange the stress;

1. Sleep at least 8 hours every night.  I try to go to bed by 930pm.  Sleep is the most important.  Without sleep, the rest of the stuff I do to manage stress is useless.
2. Meditate for at least 15 minutes in the morning.  Preferably 20 minutes in the morning and Evening.
3. Exercise every morning.  This is a light 10-20 minute workout.  This always includes a 10 minute jog on the treadmill.
4. Eat when I’m hungry. This always includes breakfast.  I avoid sugar.
5. Green Tea daily. Usually decaffeinated in the morning.

I do other things like try to eat healthy, limit alcohol and have a reasonable social life.  Starting this blog is also away of managing stress.