There is no way to avoid encountering stress in your life but there are positive ways that you can handle the stress. Check out the tips below and make it a habit to practice at least one of the tips below the next time you are feeling stressed.
Think about something else: Distract yourself with a positive thought (tropical island, your spouse, an activity you love to do). This positive thought will help break whatever chain of thought is producing stress.
Think positively: Think about a success or past achievement that you are proud of.
Take a mental vacation: Allow yourself 5 minutes to think of your favorite vacation spot.
Use Affirmations: "I can handle this", "Everyone makes mistakes", "Staying calms helps me solve problems".
Count to 10
Look away: Focus on something at least 20 feet away
Get up and leave: Go out to lunch, take a walk, give yourself time away from the stressful environment.
Massage your target muscles: Recognize which muscles build tension when you are stressed. Self-massage those areas or treat yourself to a professional massage.
Press on your temples: Moving your fingertips in a circular motion relaxes muscles elsewhere in your neck.
Stretch your chest for better breathing.
Listen to relaxation tapes or music.
Give someone a compliment.
Share a joke, SMILE!
Get a drink of water.
Say thank you.
Yell or cry: If the environment is private and safe, emotional release can be healing.
Stretch: Stretching muscles reduces the sensation of stress even when we can't do anything about the source of stress.
Take several deep breaths: Close your eyes and let yourself focus on taking 10 deep, full breaths. You will be amazed at how much better you feel afterwards.
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