Great Ways to Reduce Stress. Read more at br br We live in an incredibly hectic and complex world. We find ourselves strapped into 50-hour work weeks with ever-increasing productivity demands. Stress levels in our lives are nearly off the charts. There are activities to do with family, work emails that demand attention all day long, and household chores that never seem to get done. Sound familiar? If so, it’s important to make time to reduce your stress levels and nurture your mind and body.