Intrapersonal: knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and skills within an individual
The individual is capable to remove stress from their everyday life. By doing so, they reduce the amount of chronic stress, which can lead to a decrease in the risk of cardiovascular disease. Ways people can individually reduce stress include:
- Meditation
- Breathing exercises
- Yoga
- Tai chi/qi gong
- Spending time in nature
- Spending time laughing/being with friends
- Writing a list of things to be grateful for
- Exercising daily
- Simplifying one's life
- Accepting the things one cannot change
- Enjoy free time
