I’m always a bit wary when I see a list such as this, but these 52 Proven Stress Reduc­ers are all worth read­ing. Com­mon sense, of course, but it’s always nice to be reminded.

Get up fif­teen min­utes ear­lier in the morn­ing. The inevitable morn­ing mishaps will be less stressful.

Pre­pare for the morn­ing the evening before. Set the break­fast table. Make lunches. Put out the clothes you plan to wear, etc.

Do noth­ing you have to lie about later.