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Stress Survival Tips

1.       Learn to plan.  “Disorganization can breed stress.  Having too many projects going simultaneously often leads to confusion, forgetfulness and the sense that uncompleted projects are hanging over your head.  When possible, take on projects one at a time and work on them until completed.”

2.       Recognize and accept limits.  “Most of us set unreasonable and perfectionistic goals for ourselves.  We can never be perfect, so we often have a sense of failure or inadequacy no matter how well we perform.  Set achievable goals.”

3.       Have fun.  “You need occasionally to escape from the pressures of life and have fun.  Find pastimes which are absorbing and enjoyable to you, no matter what your level of ability.”

4.       Be a positive person.  “Avoid criticizing others.  Learn to praise the things you like in others.  Focus upon the good qualities those around you possess.”

  

5        Learn to tolerate and forgive.  “Intolerance of others leads to frustration and anger.  An attempt to really understand the way other people feel can make you more accepting of them.”

6.       Avoid unnecessary competition.  “There are many competitive situations in life that we cannot avoid.  Too much concern with winning in too many areas of life can create tension and anxiety and make one unnecessarily aggressive.”

7.       Get regular physical exercise.  “Check with your physician before beginning any exercise program.  You will be more likely to stay with a program if you choose one that you really enjoy rather than one that is hard work and drudgery.”

8.       Learn a systematic, drug-free method of relaxing.  “Meditation, yoga …or progressive relaxation can be learned from various accredited teachers and licensed psychotherapists.”

9.       Talk out your troubles.  “Find a friend, member of the clergy, counselor or psychotherapist you can be open with.  Expressing your bottled-up tension to a sympathetic ear can be incredibly helpful in relieving it.”

Taken from “Stress, Sanity and Survival”, written by Robert L. Woolfolk and Frank C. Richardson.

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