MANAGING STRESS
MANAGING STRESS
Some Powerful and Effective Things You Can Do Right Away to Manage Stress
Get Enough Sleep
Most of us need a good eight hours a night. Drink caffeine only in the morning, if at all. Develop a bedtime ritual to relax yourself and go to bed at the same time. Do not watch the news or disturbing television shows before going to bed. If you have consistent sleep problems, consult your physician. Sleep is essential to well‐being.
Make Noise/Listen to Music
Sing in the shower. Play your favorite upbeat tapes in the car – roll up the windows and sing out loud. Listen to music that lifts your spirit.
Deep and Slow Breathing
Close your eyes and take deep breaths slowly inhaling and exhaling. Say to yourself as you inhale, "Relaxation Come In." As you exhale say to yourself, "Stress Go Away," or something to this effect that works for you.
Seek Humor and Fun
Rent a funny movie, read humorous books and cartoons, make an effort to look at the humorous side of life. Dance alone, color in a coloring book, paste stickers.
Stretch and Move
Stand up and stretch. Arch your back and stretch your arms and fingers up over your head and then out wide. Hold each posture for a while and then let go. Now move your body all around, shake your hands and feet. Take a deep breath and let yourself go limp.
Express Your Self
It really does help to express what is on our minds ‐ especially when we are troubled. If you do not feel comfortable talking about it, try writing it down and keeping a journal or drawing your thoughts in color.
Do Something Kind
One of the best ways to manage our stress is to get out of ourselves and do something nice for others, e.g., give a compliment to someone or say thank you.
Express Your Self
It really does help to express what is on our minds ‐ especially when we are troubled. If you do not feel comfortable talking about it, try writing it down and keeping a journal or drawing your thoughts in color.
Do Something Kind
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Some Powerful and Effective Things You Can Do Right Away to Manage Stress
Get Enough Sleep
Most of us need a good eight hours a night. Drink caffeine only in the morning, if at all. Develop a bedtime ritual to relax yourself and go to bed at the same time. Do not watch the news or disturbing television shows before going to bed. If you have consistent sleep problems, consult your physician. Sleep is essential to well‐being.
Make Noise/Listen to Music
Sing in the shower. Play your favorite upbeat tapes in the car – roll up the windows and sing out loud. Listen to music that lifts your spirit.
Deep and Slow Breathing
Close your eyes and take deep breaths slowly inhaling and exhaling. Say to yourself as you inhale, "Relaxation Come In." As you exhale say to yourself, "Stress Go Away," or something to this effect that works for you.
Seek Humor and Fun
Rent a funny movie, read humorous books and cartoons, make an effort to look at the humorous side of life. Dance alone, color in a coloring book, paste stickers.
Stretch and Move
Stand up and stretch. Arch your back and stretch your arms and fingers up over your head and then out wide. Hold each posture for a while and then let go. Now move your body all around, shake your hands and feet. Take a deep breath and let yourself go limp.
Express Your Self
It really does help to express what is on our minds ‐ especially when we are troubled. If you do not feel comfortable talking about it, try writing it down and keeping a journal or drawing your thoughts in color.
Do Something Kind
One of the best ways to manage our stress is to get out of ourselves and do something nice for others, e.g., give a compliment to someone or say thank you.
Express Your Self
It really does help to express what is on our minds ‐ especially when we are troubled. If you do not feel comfortable talking about it, try writing it down and keeping a journal or drawing your thoughts in color.
Do Something Kind
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