10 Ways to Manage Stress
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WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
What's the most effective route to managing stress?
Take charge of your life and reduce your level of stress
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
Develop good coping strategies to use when you feel stressed
Practice using them when you're feeling calm so you can call on them when your stress level rises.
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
Learn relaxation techniques, practice meditation, and engage in a pleasurable physical activity.
These methods all help to counter the stress response in the body.
If you can't learn them on your own, sign up for a course on relaxation techniques
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
If your coping mechanisms are drinking, smoking, or overeating when stressed
Commit to breaking those habits, and get help if necessary.
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
Be the "serenity prayer" and decide what you can and cannot change
Take actions to change the things you can.
Try to sidetrack any stress you feel about things you have no control over.
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
If you are worrying about a particular issue or problem, develop a plan of action to deal with it.
If someone can help guide you or give you input, seek out their assistance.
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
It may sound silly, but write down your plan
Make a contract with yourself about what actions you will or won't take
Hold yourself accoutable to it!
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
Practice having a positive attitude. Attitude matters — you can view the
glass as half full or half empty Thinking positively makes a
tremendous difference.
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
Practice gratitude It will focus your attention on the
positive things in your life Gratitude help you see opportunities
and solutions.
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
Work on developing a resilient personality. Resilience is characterized by five traits: Insight — know yourself and accept the truth. Adaptability — respond in creative and
imaginative ways. Responsibility — don't bother with blaming others
or wait for someone else to fix your problem. Commitment — engage with the reality of life and
commit to personal growth. Connection — communicate with openness and
clarity.
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
Keep a journal and write down your concerns and worries
Leave them there, especially before you go to bed at night.
Journaling reduces stress levels and helps life into right perspective.
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
Have more fun Develop your sense of humor Seek out pleasurable activities and
events, and watch more comedy. Laughter is good medicine.
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
Carve out personal time every day Indulge yourself with things that bring
you pleasure: Hot bath Dark chocolate Good book Music Chat with a friend
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
Establish a strong support system among family and friends
Seek them out when you need emotional support or guidance about problem solving.
WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
If you are overwhelmed with stress and feel you can't see a way out, or you're struggling with chronic anxiety or depression
Think about seeking help from a professional, if you haven't done so already