1.
Self-talk which is positive instead
of negative will help us deal with stress.
What do you say to yourself when you are stressed? Have you ever considered whether you are
making yourself feel worse by talking negatively? For example, instead of saying a negative
such as “I hate it when this happens.”
Say something positive to yourself, like, “I’ve dealt with this
before. I can do this today also.“
2.
Emergency practices which decrease
your stress such as: “Count
to 10 before you speak. Take three to
five deep breaths. Walk away from the
stressful situation, and say you’ll handle it later. Go for a walk. Don’t be afraid to say “I’m sorry” if you
made a mistake. Set your watch five to
10 minutes ahead to avoid the stress of being late, Break down big problems
into smaller parts. For example, answer
one letter or phone call per day, instead of dealing with everything at
once. Drive in the slow lane or avoid
busy roads to help you stay calm while driving. Smell a rose, hug a loved one
or smile at your neighbor.”
3.
Find pleasure. Add things to your life that give you
joy. Try to add one activity which gives
you pleasure every day.
4.
Relax. Learn how to meditate, pray, practice yoga
and any other activity that you enjoy which gives you time to quiet your mind
and relax.
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