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.