Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Stress Relief Tips

Make lists . TAKE A DEEP BREATH . Exercise . Sing a Song . Eat Right . Call a Friend . Laugh at Yourself . Ask Others to Help . Smile . Set Realistic Goals . Take Breaks . Prioritize Tasks . Delegate Work . Avoid Clutter . Use Proper Lighting . Have a Hobby . Keep Noise Down . Talk Things Out . Visualize a Peaceful Scene . Learn to Relax . Budget Time and Money . TAKE A DEEP BREATH . Plant a Garden . Meditate . Set Limits . Think Positively . Count to 10 . Enjoy Small Pleasures . Avoid Junk food . Practice Teamwork . Believe in Others . Believe in Yourself . Confront Your Feelings . Be Kind . Cry if Necessary . TAKE A DEEP BREATH . Remember: Time Heals . Get Regular Checkups . Take a Walk . Get Organized . Do Neck Rolls . Avoid Dangerous Drugs . Be Flexible . Stretch Often . Control Your Weight . Avoid Distractions . Set Reasonable Deadlines . Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . Learn to Say "No" . Forgive and Forget . Use the Right Tools . Don't Procrastinate . Reflect on Your Joys . Encourage Others . Get Up Earlier . Break Up Monotony . TAKE A DEEP BREATH . See Problems as Challenges . Stop and Smell the Roses . Love Others . Love Yourself . Avoid Unnecessary Meetings . Screen Your Calls . Give Hugs . Seek Out Positive People . Be Faithful . Read Good Books . Remember Your Triumphs . Laugh Often . TAKE A DEEP BREATH.......Most of all PRAY

Stress Survival Kit

Eraser: To consider mistakes as opportunities to learn
Mint: To make a commit-"mint" to relax
Penny: To help you adapt to "change"
Rubber Band: A reminder to stay flexible
Tea Bag: To help you simmer down
Lemon Drop: If life hands you a lemon, make lemonade
Paper Clips: To help you keep it together
Bubble Gum: To remember not to blow it
Life Savers: A reminder that managing stress can make your "life" a "hole" lot better!!

8 comments:

Linda Elms said...

Gayla, this is good! Thank you for giving me a "good presription". Maybe I can live stress free now! I sent you an email today...did you get it? If not email me your correct address or phone number. Ok? Love you!

Gayla said...

Hi Linda, I got it....I sent you a reply. Talk to you soon.

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iluv2prshim said...

Thanks for having just made my life a little easier.
Love you!

Karen J. Hopper said...

Gayla, I came close to having "stress" just reading all the stress relief tips. However, I took a Deep Breath and am doing just fine now.

Gayla said...

Thanks, Ronda...love you, too!!

Sis. Hopper....LOL LOL...I agree!! Glad you feel better now!

Kevin Hopper said...

Hi Gayla,

I ran across your blog while surfing the other day . You probably don't remember me. I am a little bigger now. HA! It has been years since I saw you! But I did enjoy your post on stress and I added you to my blog as well. God bless you!

Gayla said...

Hi, Kevin. Of course, I remember you...and Cindi!! Don't worry, I'm bigger now, too!! LOL Welcome to my blog. As you can see, I have added you to my list of blogs, also. I have been reading your blog for a while now, and I enjoy it as well. Good to hear from you...