ABC's of Coping With Stress
Attitude ~ A positive attitude can improve many stressful situations.
Balance ~ Balance your needs and responsibilities with those of others.
Calm ~ Remember to take slow deep breaths when you are feeling stressed.
Desserts ~ Stressed spelled backwards! Add some *sweetness* to each day.
Energy ~ Surround yourself with people and things that radiate energy.
Friends ~ Friends and family members are among your greatest resources!
Growth ~ Look for opportunities to learn new things and enhance your life.
Harmony ~ Promote cooperation, understanding and peace wherever you are.
Imagination ~ Use imagination to find creative solutions to any challenges.
Joy ~ Celebrate the joy in your life! Keep a list of good things that happen.
Knowledge ~ Know your own strengths and weaknesses, and plan accordingly.
Laughter ~ Make time for humor and laughter in your life every day.
Meditation ~ A few minutes of quiet reflection can be a powerful coping technique.
Nutrition ~ Healthy foods and good nutrition help your body respond to stress.
Outdoors ~ Spend time outdoors and enjoy all of the beauty of the natural world.
Planning ~ Plan to be organized, including a "Plan B" option for the unexpected.
Questions ~ Don't be afraid to ask questions and gather lots of information.
Relaxation ~ Find ways to relax that you can incorporate into your daily routine.
Sensual ~ Make time for all types of sensual pleasures: massage, sexuality, etc.
Thankfulness ~ Take a moment to appreciate all of the blessings in your life each day.
Utilize ~ Utilize self-care skills and other ways to reduce every day stress.
Visualization ~ Visualize your life as you want it to be, and allow that to be a reality.
Walking ~ Walking is a great way to keep yourself moving - and breathing!
eXercise ~ All kinds of exercise can be helpful ways to relieve and reduce stress.
Yoga ~ Yoga and other methods of relaxation promote a calm attitude.
Zzzzz ~ Getting enough sleep and rest is an important tool for good health!
NANCY CONN-LEVIN, M. A.
BT Survivor
Health Educator and
National Spokesperson Concerning Meningioma
(used with permission)
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