Healthy ways to deal with stress?!
Question: I need a list of ways to deal with stress healthily.
I have to write an essay for a job about this and besides exercize i can't think of anything.
Any ideas at all just put them here
Thanks bunches!
Answers: I need a list of ways to deal with stress healthily.
I have to write an essay for a job about this and besides exercize i can't think of anything.
Any ideas at all just put them here
Thanks bunches!
Hi--
Avoid:
A lot of needless stress can simply be avoided. Plan ahead, rearrange your surroundings and reap the benefits of a lighter load.
-Take control of your surroundings. Is traffic insane? Leave early for work, or take the longer, less traveled route. Hate waiting in line at the corporate cafeteria? Pack your lunch and eat at your desk.
-Avoid contact with someone who bothers you. If you have a co-worker who causes your jaw to tense, put physical distance between you. Sit across the table at meetings or walk around his or her cubicle, even if it requires some weaving.
-Say no. You have a lot of responsibilities and demands on your time. At a certain point, you cross the line between charitable and foolish. Turn down the neighborhood sports league. Pass on coaching T-ball. Those around you will appreciate more time with a relaxed you. And you'll have time to enjoy them, too.
-Turn off the news. Everyone knows it's the grisly happenings that get airtime. Opt instead to light a candle and read a relaxing book a few days a week.
-Ditch part of your list. Label your to-do list with As, Bs and Cs, according to importance. If it's a hectic day, scratch the Cs from your list.
**Just remember: A certain amount of avoidance is healthy, but some problems refuse to be overlooked. For those situations, try another technique.
Alter:
One of the most helpful things you can do during times of stress is to take inventory. Then attempt to change your situation, so things work better in the future.
-Respectfully ask others to change their behavior and be willing to do the same. Small problems often create larger ones when they aren't resolved. If you're tired of being the butt of your wife's jokes at parties, ask her to leave you out of the comic lineup. In return, be willing to enjoy her other jokes and thank her for humoring you.
-Communicate your feelings openly. Remember to use "I" statements, as in "I feel frustrated by shorter deadlines and a heavier workload. Is there something we can do to balance things out?"
-Take risks. Sometimes inaction creates tension. Take the art class you've always dreamed about. Vie for the assignment you really want at work. Taking a chance will feel good, regardless of the outcome.
-Manage your time better. Organize your day so that like tasks are lumped together