Here are 3 simple ways to reduce your stress and overwhelm without meditation, exercise or deep breathing. Instead, these tips are on assertiveness. To reduce your stress you need to confidently express yourself. That is possible through assertive communication. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3bMLZzt 1. CREATE CLARITY Ask questions, express yourself, and resolve small issues before they grow. 2. STOP FEELING GUILTY Understand that you are are not responsible for other's feelings, look for evidence, and ask for feedback. 3. SAY NO Make your default answer no instead of yes, don't over justify, and be firm. Check out our other slideshares: 5 INDISPUTABLY POWERFUL REASONS TO SAY NO - IN 5 AWESOME QUOTES https://www.slideshare.net/AssertiveWay/5-indisputably-powerful-reasons-to-say-no-in-5-awesome-quotes 20 WAYS TO INSTANTLY BE MORE ASSERTIVE https://www.slideshare.net/AssertiveWay/20-ways-to-instantly-be-more-assertive HOW TO SAY NO IN 6 TIPS - AND 6 AWESOME QUOTES https://www.slideshare.net/AssertiveWay/how-to-say-no-in-6-tips-and-6-awesome-quotes 16 ASSERTIVENESS LESSONS FROM JAPANESE GARDENS https://www.slideshare.net/AssertiveWay/16-assertiveness-lessons-from-japanese-gardens A BAD QUOTE - "IF YOU CAN'T SAY SOMETHING NICE, DON'T SAY NOTHING AT ALL" https://www.slideshare.net/AssertiveWay/infographic-a-dangerous-quote 10 POWERFUL CONFIDENCE LESSONS FROM FLAMENCO DANCE https://www.slideshare.net/AssertiveWay/10-powerful-confidence-lessons-from-flamenco-dance