{"id":838,"date":"2007-11-25T18:23:00","date_gmt":"2007-11-25T18:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spellmaker.com\/blog\/?p=838"},"modified":"2007-11-25T18:23:00","modified_gmt":"2007-11-25T18:23:00","slug":"38-stress-buste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spellmaker.com\/blog\/?p=838","title":{"rendered":"38 Stress Busters"},"content":{"rendered":"

38 Stress Busters<\/strong> <\/p>\n

So, the silly holiday season is upon us now. Let’s all make an effort to pre-empt holiday craziness and burn out by taking steps to help de-stress. I have highlighted a few of my personal favorites below: <\/p>\n

1. Start off your day with breakfast.<\/p>\n

2. Occasionally change your routine by meeting, a friend or co-worker for breakfast – allow time to relax and enjoy it. <\/p>\n

3. Find some time during the day to meditate or listen to a relaxation CD.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Instead of drinking coffee all day, switch to fruit juice or decaf tea. <\/p>\n

5. Organize your work – set priorities. <\/p>\n

6. Don’t try to be perfect. Don’t feel like you must do everything. <\/p>\n

7. Avoid trying to do two or three or more things at a time. <\/p>\n

8. Develop a support network. <\/p>\n

9. If possible, reduce the noise level in your environment. <\/p>\n

10. Always take a lunch break (preferably not at your desk). <\/p>\n

11. Optimize your health with good nutrition, sleep and rest. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

12. Get regular exercise. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

13. Celebrate birthdays and other holidays. Turn more events into special occasions. <\/p>\n

14. Look at unavoidable stress as an avenue for growth and change. <\/p>\n

15. Avoid people who are "stress carriers." <\/p>\n

16. Avoid people who are "negaholics." <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

17. Don’t watch the 11 p.m. news. <\/p>\n

18. Give yourself praise and positive strokes. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

19. Develop a variety of resources for gratification in your life, whether it’s family, friends, hobbies, interests, special weekends or vacations. <\/p>\n

20. Treat yourself to "new and good things." <\/p>\n

21. Be assertive. Learn to express your needs and differences, to make requests, and to say "no" constructively. <\/p>\n

22. Seek out the emotional resources available to you- co-workers, spouse, friends and family. <\/p>\n

23. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or to ask for help. <\/p>\n

24. Allow extra time to get to appointments. <\/p>\n

25. Take deep breaths when you feel stressed. <\/p>\n

26. Try to find something funny in a difficult situation. <\/p>\n

27. Find ways to protect yourself…take an occasional "mental health day."<\/p>\n

28. Adopt a pet. <\/p>\n

29. Take a mindful walk. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

30. Understand that we do not all see or do things in the same way. <\/p>\n

31. Practice mindfulness – learn to live in the moment. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

32. Become a less aggressive driver. <\/p>\n

33. Show kindness and consideration: Open a door for someone, pick up litter, etc. <\/p>\n

34. When stressed, ask yourself "Is this really important?" and "Will this really matter a year from now?" <\/p>\n

35. Resist the urge to judge or criticize.<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>\n

36. Become a better listener. <\/p>\n

37. Be flexible with change – things don’t always go as we planned. <\/p>\n

38. If religious, pray; speak to God, a higher power, or your inner guide. (and the Lwa… they love to hear from you!!)<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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