This is a wonderful piece about stress. I have no idea where
I
clipped it from but I'm glad I did. I re-read it often:
101 Ways To Cope With Stress
Get up 15 minutes earlier. Prepare for the morning the night
before. Avoid tight fitting clothes. Avoid relying on chemical
aids. Set appointments ahead. Don’t rely on your
memory...write it down. Practice preventative maintenance. Make
duplicate keys. Say no more often. Set priorities in your life.
Avoid negative people. Use time wisely. Simplify meal times.
Always make copies of important papers. Anticipate your needs.
Repair anything that doesn’t work properly. Ask for help
with the jobs you dislike. Break large tasks into bite size
portions. Look at problems as challenges. Look at challenges
differently. Unclutter your life. Smile. Be prepared for rain.
Tickle a baby. Pet a friendly dog/cat. Don’t know all the
answers. Look for the silver lining. Say something nice to
someone. Teach a kid to fly a kite. Walk in the rain. Schedule
play time into every day. Take a bubble bath. Be aware of the
decisions you make. Believe in you. Stop saying negative things
to yourself. Visualize yourself winning. Develop your sense of
humor. Stop thinking tomorrow will be a better today. Have goals
for yourself. Dance a jig. Say hello to a stranger. Ask a friend
for a hug. Look up at the stars. Practice breathing slowly. Learn
to whistle a tune. Read a poem. Listen to a symphony. Watch a
ballet. Read a story curled up in bed. Do a brand new thing. Stop
a bad habit. Buy yourself a flower. Take stock of your
achievements. Find support from others. Ask someone to be your
"vent-partner". Do it today. Work at being cheerful and
optimistic. Put safety first. Do everything in moderation. Pay
attention to your appearance. Strive for excellence, NOT
perfection. Stretch your limits a little each day. Look at a work
of art. Hum a jingle. Maintain your weight. Plant a tree. Feed
the birds. Practice grace under pressure. Stand up and stretch.
Always have a "plan B". Learn a new doodle. Memorize a
joke. Be responsible for your feelings. Learn to meet your own
needs. Become a better listener. Know your limitations and let
others know them too. Tell someone to have a good day in pig
Latin. Throw a paper airplane. Exercise every day. Learn the
words to a new song. Get to work early. Clean out one closet.
Play patty cake with a toddler. Go on a picnic. Take a different
route to work . Leave work early (with permission). Put air
freshener in your car. Watch a movie and eat popcorn. Write a
note to a faraway friend. Go to a ball game and scream. Cook a
meal and eat it by candlelight. Recognize the importance of
unconditional love. Remember that stress is an attitude. Keep a
journal. Practice a monster smile. Remember you always have
options. Have a support network of people, place and things. Quit
trying to "fix" other people. Get enough sleep. Talk
less and listen more. Freely praise other people. P.S. Relax,
take each day at a time...you have the rest of your life to live.
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