Everyone gets stressed out from time to time, but if it starts to interfere with your day-to-day life, you could be dealing with something a bit more serious. The next time you start to feel those overwhelming feelings creeping on you, try these simple tips for combating stress naturally.

• Don’t let it go too far. It’s much easier to manage stress when it first begins than when it starts to spiral out of control, so watch out for the warning signs early. If you can tell that it’s going to be a stressful week, prepare in advance so that you can manage your tasks without becoming overwhelmed.
• Address the physical side effects. While stress itself is mental, its side effects are often physical. When you start to get jittery or your feel your heart racing, do some relaxing stretches, practice breathing exercises, or simply close your eyes and count to 10 to counteract those feelings.
• Watch your diet. Before you start stress eating or grabbing unhealthy fast food while rushing to work, stop and plan your meals. What you eat can have a big impact on your mental state, so be sure to try to eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins to stay energized. Try to steer clear of caffeine!
• Do something silly. Take a break from life (even if it’s just for five minutes) to laugh at a silly video or dance it out. Sometimes that’s all you need!

Top 10 Instant Stress Busters [Lifehacker]
7 Best Ways to Bust Stress [SheKnows]
15 Easy Ways to Bust Work Stress [Men’s Health]

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Try one of the hippest eateries in town for lunch or dinner when you visit Fielding’s Wood Grill. This casual eatery may have a rustic décor, but its ambiance is very modern, from the iPad bar to the expansive selection of craft beers and cocktails. The sleek leather booths make the perfect spots for a laid-back work meeting, and if you’re looking for place for a first date, you’ll love to pull up a bright red stool at the reclaimed wood bar.

Fielding’s Wood Grill offers an upscale menu of responsibly sourced American fare, including gourmet burgers made of 100 percent natural Black Angus beef and even homemade buns. Milkshakes are made from scratch using Milk King Dairy milk, while healthy eaters will love the restaurant’s green salads and items from the rotisserie and wood grill.

Fielding’s Wood Grill
1699 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(832) 616-3275
www.fieldingswoodgrill.com

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Football is one of the most popular sports in the country, and for many people it’s a Sunday afternoon staple. If you want maximum football coverage even when there’s not a game on, these entertaining websites are great resources.

NFL
It might seem obvious, but the NFL’s official website is home to some of the most detailed football coverage available online. You’ll find news headlines from both college football and around the NFL, plus transactions, playoff coverage, and injury reports to keep you more informed than all of your football fanatic friends. The NFL website also features crystal clear video footage, league schedules, stats, and scores for every team from the Broncos to the Bills.

ESPN
The reliable television sports network also offers its extensive football coverage online, with in-depth analyses and articles that you won’t find anywhere else. ESPN offers weekly projections, rankings, and scoring leaders from all of the most popular teams as well as fantasy football resources that will help to make you the top team in your league.

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