Self Care Strategies-Stress Reduction
Posted: Tuesday, September 02, 2008
by Judy H. Wright
Artichoke Press
Self-Care Strategies:
- Substantial breakfast daily
- Regular sleeping habits (minimum of 7 hours)
- No smoking
- Moderate use of alcohol, caffeine and other drugs
- Minimal intake of sugar & highly processed foods
- Maintenance of proper weight
- Regular exercise program
- Drink much more water than you usually do.
- Jog in place or do jumping jacks-count to 300
- Roll head and torso from side to side
- Tense your muscles individually, then relax them
- Pull seat of chair for 5-count: repeat with legs xtended
- Take a deep breath to count of 4, exhale to 4, and repeat 4 times
- Massage your forehead or temples; repeat the word "calm"
- Try to walk at least 10,000 steps a day. Walk off your worry.
- Meditate for 20 minutes
- Listen to music and close your eyes
- Take a power nap. Train yourself to sleep for 12 minutes.
- Decide what your time is worth. Hire some tasks done.
- Learn to delegate. You don't have to do or supervise everything.
- Set priorities.
- Invest your time in the thing that will give you the highest return on your investment.
- Plan your day according to energy levels.
- Manage the paper tiger. Try to handle paper only once.
New Ideas for Success
- Always have a plan B in mind.
- People with options are happier.
- Set realistic life goals and work toward them daily.
- Let go of uncomfortable situations and toxic relationships.
- Practice setting boundaries in an Assertitive but respectful manner.
- Assume responsibility for your own choices.
- Please forgive me
- I forgive you,
- Thank you
- I love you.
Stressors in life- Stressors in life- Stressors in life- Stressors in life- Stressors in life- Stressors in life
Trying to control things you can't control----Not living one day at a time-----Lack of goals
Not clear on your values----Unrealistic expectations of yourself and others----Negative attitude and outlook----Procrastination----Trying to keep secrets----Listening to gossip----Taking on more than you can physically or emotionally handle----Lack of balance in all areas of your life----Unhealthy habits----Changes, either good or bad ones----Lack of faith in the future----negative self-talk.
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Judy H. Wright is a parent educator and family coach located in Missoula, Montana. She is an author, international speaker and teacher. For a full listing of books, workshops and tele-classes available please see http://www.ArtichokePress.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)Great article, lots of helpful informative ideas. Now all I have to do is get enthused about getting up and moving!Thanks for sharing, Judy.
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