Eliminate or Reduce Caffeine Intake

Caffeine is one of the few food products that can induce a stress response. Too much caffeine can greatly increase nervousness, anxiety, and insomnia. As you make plans to de-stress your life, try limiting the amount of caffeine you take in. And remember, coffee is not the only source of caffeine. Tea and chocolate drinks also contain caffeine. Plus they contain ingredients like theophylline and theobromine, which also can stimulate the heart and central nervous system.