10 Great Ideas for Handling Stress
by Theresa Gagala • 0 Comments
- Take care of yourself. For example, once in the morning and once in the afternoon: Make a phone call to someone who really cheers you up.
- Be Kind. Respect the feelings o
f others. Be nice to everyone. Let relationships run smoothly.
- Take slowpoke training. Slow down. Allow more time for getting to appointments, eating meals, and relaxation.
- Enjoy the view. See something pretty in the world around you. It’s really quite a lovely place if you take time to look at it.
- Reward yourself. When you’ve worked hard, be sure to take time for a break. Go out for pizza, or see a movie with good friends.
- Respect yourself. Treat your body with respect. Make time to exercise, get some decent sleep, and eat right.
- Determine the reality and level of your stress. Assess the worst possible outcome. Then, let worries be forgotten.
- Dream about the future. Give yourself time to dream about good things in the future. Tomorrow’s dreams take the stress out of today’s problems.
- Remember you’re not alone. Allow your family and friends to be family and friends when you need them. Develop and use your support network.
- Work on being open and politely assertive. Suppressed feelings, anxieties, self-doubts, and low self-esteem are among major stresses that lead to illness and disease. Expressing your feelings clearly and directly without being defensive or threatening can be a great tension-reliever.
