36 Ways to Reduce Stress |
1 pray 2 go to bed on time 3 get up on time so you can start the day unrushed 4 say no, to projects that will not fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health 5 delegate tasks to capable others 6 simplify and unclutter your life 7. less is more. (although one is often not enough, two are often too many) 8. allow extra time to do things and to get to places 9 pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together 11 sparate worries from concerns. 12 live within your budget 13 have backups; an extra car key in your waller, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc 14. k.M.S. -Keep Mouth Shut- this single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble 15. do something for the kid in you everyday 16. carry a bible with you to read while waiting in life 17 get enough exercise 18. eat right 19 get organized so everything has its place 20 listen to a tape while driving that can help improve yoru quality of life 21. write thougts and inspirations down 22 everday, find time to be alone 23 having problems, talk to god on the spot. |