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How to Reduce, Prevent and Cope with Stress

How To Reduce, Prevent and Cope with Stress TOP 3 CAUSES OF STRESS HOW TO FIGURE OUT IF AN EMPLOYEE IS STRESSED *: Job Money Health Presssure Worries Concerns Anger and Irritability Poor Memory Lower Quality of Work How has your job impacted your personal life? 41.7% 39.7% 38.7% 35.3% 22.1% 19.6% 16.2% 15.2% 2.0% I lose sleep Missed time with commit my kids I don't feel great physically Health issues It hasn't at all Ended a relationship Missed Cancel Other out on social functions ments Change in Working Hours Fatigue Bad Time Management HEALTHIER WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS AVOID UNNECESSARY STRESS ACCEPT THE THINGS YOU CANT CHANGE Learn how to say “no" - Know your limits and stick to them. Take control of your environment - If the evening news makes you anxious, turn the TV off. Avoid hot-button topics - If you get upset over religion or politics, cross them off your conversation list Pare down your to-do list - Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks Don't try to control the uncontrollable. Many things in life are beyond our control- particularly the behavior of other people. Look for the upside. As the saying goes, "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger." Share your feelings. Talk to a trusted friend or make an appointment with a therapist. Learn to forgive. Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world and that people make mistakes. ALTER THE SITUATION MAKE TIME FOR FUN AND RELAXATION Express your feelings instead of bottling them up. If something or someone is bothering you, communicate your concerns in an open and respectful way Be willing to compromise. When you ask someone to change their behavior, be willing to do the same. Be more assertive. Don't take a backseat in Set aside relaxation time. Include rest and relaxation in your daily schedule. Connect with others. Spend time with positive people who enhance your life. Do something you enjoy every day. Make time for leisure activities that bring you joy, whether it be stargazing, playing the piano, or working on your bike. Keep your sense of humor. This includes the ability to laugh at yourself. your own life. Manage your time better. Poor time management can cause a lot of stress ADAPT TO THE STRESSOR ADOPT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Exercise regularly. Physical activity plays a key role in Reframe problems. Try to view stressful situations from a more positive perspective. Look at the big picture. Take perspective of the stressful situation. Adjust your standards. Perfectionism is a major source of avoidable stress reducing and preventing the effects of stress. Eat a healthy diet. Well-nourished bodies are better prepared to cope with stress, so be mindful of what you eat. Reduce caffeine and sugar. The temporary "highs" caffeine and sugar provide often end in with a crash in mood and energy. Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Self-medicating with alcohol or drugs may provide an easy escape from stress, but the relief is only temporary. Focus on the positive. When stress is getting you down, take a moment to reflect on all the things you appreciate in your life, including your own positive qualities and gifts. GOURMANDIA SOURCE: wwW.HELPGUIDE.ORG .NET

How to Reduce, Prevent and Cope with Stress

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There’s nothing you can do about stress. The bills won’t stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day, and your career and family responsibilities will always be demanding. But you have ...

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