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