Our lives in the modern world are filled with stressors. We can’t avoid them all. However, too much stress can affect our relationships, our working ability, and even our health. It’s in our best interest to reduce stress in our lives as much as possible. These tips can help with that process.

For the health of your mouth, stop grinding your teeth. The jaw is a very common place to carry stress, usually in the form of a clenched jaw. When you notice yourself becoming overly stressed, use your index finger to press against your jaw. Next, clench your jaw, inhale deeply and exhale deeply to release your jaw. This should make you feel better.

Use scents to relieve stress. The fragrances of many essential oils are very soothing, including chamomile, lavender, basil, eucalyptus and thyme. Put some rock salt and a few drops of your favorite oil, and place …