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Watch less news on TV
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Have a sense of humor.
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Enjoy nature (lake, river, ocean, park, mountains, spa, etc.)
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When you're stressed, you will have a tendency to hold your
breath or breathe in short, shallow gasps through your
mouth. This will increase your anxiety.
You
breathe typically 20,000 times each day. Correct
breathing can positively influence your health and happiness on
many levels.
Your breath should come from your belly,
not your chest. Breathe in through your nose, not
your mouth. Expand your belly like a balloon on the inhale and gently
contract your stomach muscles on the exhale.
Good breathing brings oxygen to every cell of your body,
from your brain to your vital organs. Without sufficient
oxygen, your body becomes more susceptible to health
problems.
If you start feeling stressed, stop and take a
deep breath (through your nose). Slowly inhale, then slowly
exhale. Remain still and repeat this cycle three
times. You can't feel both stressed and blessed at the
same time: taking deep, slow breaths will help calm and
center you. It will help you think more clearly.
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Take vitamins and herbal supplements to nurture your adrenal
system
(i.e. B complex, pantothenic acid
and calcium helps to settle your nervous
system and create inner
calm. Take calcium and magnesium together
for better absorption.)
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Delegate and let go. Focus on priorities.
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Pray, meditate, seek spiritual guidance
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Call or visit a good friend (isolation breeds depression).
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If something is important to you, speak up. Don't assume
that your
priorities and
needs are equally important to others. Communicate clearly
and consistently
to get results.
* Spend time with your loved ones (the ones who don't have drama)
:)
*
Spend time with your pets and/or nature.
* Listen to soothing or upbeat music.
*
Have a “things to do” list and
use it daily.
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Control and monitor your blood
pressure.
*
Get proper rest. Never
skip breakfast. Reduce coffee, sugar and alcohol.
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Don’t shop or eat uncontrollably.
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Don’t rush into a relationship
mistaking lust for love.
*
Delegate household duties to
other family members.
*
Plan ahead to avoid possible stress i.e. traffic, lost items,
weather,
unexpected expenses,
etc.
*
If you don’t understand an
assignment, ask questions.
*
Throw away old things, clean
up, organize, create space,
cleanliness, order and beauty
around you – it reduces
the mess and the stress.
De-clutter your life.
Read Jewel's e-book on clutter
*
Communicate and negotiate with your
bill collectors.
*
Keep your gas tank at least half
full. Check your car oil,
fluids,
tires and brakes
regularly.
*
When you travel, arrive at the airport early.
*
Watch the sunrise or the sunset as
often as you can.
*
Go for a walk and change your
scenery. Stretch and exercise regularly.
*
Practice honesty and fairness with everyone at all times.
*
Make punctuality a habit.
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No alcohol, drugs, cigarettes…they
kill and destroy.
* Have a sense of humor. Don’t sweat
the small stuff.
*
Reduce credit card spending, perform
“plastic surgery”, cut them up.
Practice wise
spending habits.
*
Don’t make promises you can’t or
don’t want to keep.
*
Tell all negative, gossipy,
criticizing, judgmental, dream-
stomping people and abusive
people in your life to “kiss your positive
attitude” (read that chapter in
my earlier motivational
book “Success Gems” page 53).
*
Stay current with your paperwork.
*
If your job, commuting, toxic/abusive
relationships or spending habits
are causing you stress...make a
change ASAP!
*
Balance time for God, family, career
and leisure.
*
Pamper yourself with long baths,
candles, therapeutic massages, aromas,
good music, a
good book, quiet time.
*
Read your Bible. Read inspirational
material often to remain prayed up and
spiritually
centered.
*
You
can't fix everything. You cannot change or rescue everyone. Let go
and
remember, until further
notice...God is in control.
*
Keep your hand in God’s unchanging
hand. Walk and talk with God.
Listen to God.
Thank and praise God.
