Stress Management

2006-04-12T22:31:00.000-07:00

A-Z Of Stress Management

A lways take time for yourself, at least 30 minutes per day.
B e aware of your own stress meter: Know when to step back and cool down.
C oncentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling everybody else.
D aily exercise will burn off the stress chemicals.
E at lots of fresh fruit, veggies, bread and water, give your body the best for it to perform at its best.
F orgive others, don't hold grudges and be tolerant -- not everyone is as capable as you.
G ain perspective on things, how important is the issue?
H ugs, kisses and laughter: Have fun and don't be afraid to share your feelings with others.
I dentify stressors and plan to deal with them better next time.
J udge your own performance realistically; don't set goals out of your own reach.
K eep a positive attitude, your outlook will influence outcomes and the way others treat you.
L imit alcohol, drugs and other stimulants, they affect your perception and behaviour.
M anage money well, seek advice and save at least 10 per cent of what you earn.
N o is a word you need to learn to use without feeling guilty.
O utdoor activities by yourself, or with friends and family, can be a great way to relax.
P lay your favourite music rather than watching television.
Q uit smoking: It is stressing your body daily, not to mention killing you too.
R elationships: Nurture and enjoy them, learn to listen more and talk less.
S leep well, with a firm mattress and a supportive pillow; don't overheat yourself and allow plenty of ventilation.
T reat yourself once a week with a massage, dinner out, the movies: Moderation is the key.
U nderstand things from the other person's point of view.
V erify information from the source before exploding.
W orry less, it really does not get things completed better or quicker.
X press: Make a regular retreat to your favourite space, make holidays part of your yearly plan and budget.
Y early goal setting: Plan what you want to achieve based on your priorities in your career, relationships, etc.
Z est for life: Each day is a gift, smile and be thankful that you are a part of the bigger picture.

2006-04-03T03:31:00.000-07:00

Making Use of Your Dead-Time

"A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a
deadline." Harvey Mackay

To succeed you have to get more done in a shorter time.
See how much you can get done while the kettle boils, can you tidy
stuff
away, pay a bill. Remove invoices from your wallet.
Use this technique to get the little things done so may be just may be
you can attack the big things. When you can't do something physical, ie
when you are in a lift/elevator or traffic jam, use the time to plan.
Plan what you want to achieve in a meeting, run through the things you
need to get done, how you will spend the evening.
Next time you are waiting for the printer/kettle see just how much
you can get done. Make it a game :)

2006-03-15T04:09:00.000-08:00

Stress management technique
Just in case you've had a rough day, here's a stress management technique recommended in all the latest psychological texts. The funny thing is that it really works.

1. Picture yourself near a stream.
2. Birds are softly chirping in the cool mountain air.
3. No one but you knows your secret place.
4. You are in total seclusion from the hectic place called "the world,".
5. The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.
6. The water is crystal clear.
7. You can easily make out the face of the person you're holding underwater.
8. See, you're smiling already :o)

2006-03-15T03:27:00.000-08:00

Stress-Definition
The most commonly accepted definition of stress is that stress is a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize.