--- title: 9 Effective Ways to Reduce Stress description: As an entrepreneur, leader, parent, student or career achiever stress can seem like second nature. image: https://www.darrellevans.net/hubfs/how-to-reduce-stress-darrellevans-themindshiftpodcast.jpg --- [![DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png?width=340&height=40&name=DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png "DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1")](https://www.darrellevans.net) - [ABOUT](https://www.darrellevans.net/about-darrell-evans) - [PODCAST](https://www.darrellevans.net/podcast) - WORK WITH ME - [FREE GROWTH PLAYBOOK](https://www.darrellevans.net/playbook) - [JOIN INNER CIRCLE](https://mindshiftinnercircle.com/plans/1989042?bundle_token=278d3bea1e8a5bca15d8847f0a57cad1&utm_source=manual) - [HIRE MINDSHIFT DIGITAL](https://mindshiftdigital.co) - [PARTNER WITH DARRELL](https://www.darrellevans.net/apply) [CONSULTING](https://go.darrellevans.net/apply) [![DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png?width=340&height=40&name=DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png "DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1")](https://www.darrellevans.net) [CONSULTING](https://go.darrellevans.net/apply) [![DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png?width=340&height=40&name=DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png "DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1")](https://www.darrellevans.net) - [ABOUT](https://www.darrellevans.net/about-darrell-evans) - [PODCAST](https://www.darrellevans.net/podcast) - WORK WITH ME - [FREE GROWTH PLAYBOOK](https://www.darrellevans.net/playbook) - [JOIN INNER CIRCLE](https://mindshiftinnercircle.com/plans/1989042?bundle_token=278d3bea1e8a5bca15d8847f0a57cad1&utm_source=manual) - [HIRE MINDSHIFT DIGITAL](https://mindshiftdigital.co) - [PARTNER WITH DARRELL](https://www.darrellevans.net/apply) [CONSULTING](https://go.darrellevans.net/apply) [![DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png?width=340&height=40&name=DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png "DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1")](https://www.darrellevans.net) [CONSULTING](https://go.darrellevans.net/apply) - [ABOUT](https://www.darrellevans.net/about-darrell-evans) - [PODCAST](https://www.darrellevans.net/podcast) - WORK WITH ME - [FREE GROWTH PLAYBOOK](https://www.darrellevans.net/playbook) - [JOIN INNER CIRCLE](https://mindshiftinnercircle.com/plans/1989042?bundle_token=278d3bea1e8a5bca15d8847f0a57cad1&utm_source=manual) - [HIRE MINDSHIFT DIGITAL](https://mindshiftdigital.co) - [PARTNER WITH DARRELL](https://www.darrellevans.net/apply) [The MindShift Podcast](https://www.darrellevans.net/blog/tag/the-mindshift-podcast) # 9 Effective Ways to Reduce Stress By [Darrell Evans](https://www.darrellevans.net/blog/author/darrell-evans) 1/19/23, 1:50 PM 1 Minute Read ## **Episode 15** As an entrepreneur, leader, parent, student, or career achiever, stress can seem like second nature. We say, *“It is what it is.”* *“It’s a part of the grind.”* But is that the right mindset? Ignoring stress or handling it recklessly can work against our goals and lives. I don’t know about you, but I want to be at my best ALL the time. I want always to prepare to handle stress and not let stress handle me. After witnessing me deal with a stressful series of events, they asked, *“How do you deal with stress?”* In this episode, I’ll share with you nine simple ways to handle the stress that have helped me in my life. After witnessing me deal with a stressful series of events, they asked: *“How do you deal with stress?”* On the surface, they seem easy. But what is easy isn’t always executed. I hope you enjoy these tips.   #### The 9 Ways to Reduce Stress 1. 1. Hydration 2. Stretching 3. Say "no" more often 4. No email/social media first thing in the morning 5. Feed your mind positivity 6. Cut back on processed foods 7. Respect sleep 8. Do more of what matters 9. 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