We’re one full month into 2010, and for many of us, that new years resolution to keep the stress to a minimum is slowly spinning out of control - again.

ivillage.com wants to share some great tips to lower your stress now.  Here are the headlines:

1. Give yourself breathing lessons - breathe deep and slow several times a day.

2. Take a tea break - black tea can lower levels of stress hormones.

3. Seize control over what you can - a small to do list of small tasks is a great way to start.

4. Ban the Word from your Vocabulary - stops saying “stressful” and being negative

5. Use Good Scents - dab a bit of rose oil on your wrists.

6. Reinvent your daily grind - stop going through life on auto pilot, and take a relaxation break while you’re working on your daily chores.

7. Pour your heart out - on paper - get rid of your angst by writing it down.

8. Give you work space a makeover - create visual resting spots.

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