| 1. Take good care of your body. Eat and drink sensibly.
Overdoing alcohol and food may seem to reduce stress at the time,
but only adds to it in the long run. |
| 2. Get regular aerobic exercise - aim for 30 minutes
a day, most days of the week. |
| 3. Schedule a relaxing activity every day. It may be
spending time at a hobby, or sitting quietly to meditate. |
| 4. Keep a journal. Writing things down helps you keep
things in perspective. |
| 5. Be assertive. Stand up for your rights and beliefs
-- while respecting those of others. Don't feel that you always
have to live up to others' expectations. |
| 6. Take responsibility for your life - to a point. Control
what you can and leave the rest behind. |
| 7. Practice good time management. Ask for help when
it's appropriate, set priorities, pace yourself - and take time
out for yourself. |
| 8. Live by your values. The more your actions reflect
your beliefs, the better you will feel. |
| 9. Set realistic goals and expectations. It's healthy
to realize you can't be 100% successful at everything at once. |
| 10. Develop a forgiving attitude. Give people a break.
Let them do their own thing. Remember that you are not the general
manager of the universe. |
| 11. When you feel overwhelmed, remind yourself of all
the things you do well. |
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Source: The Hope Heart Institute, Seattle
All content © 2001 by The Hope Heart
Institute, Seattle, WA.
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