99 Ways to cope with stress
- Avoid tight fitting clothes
v Get up 15 minutes earlier
v Prepare for the morning the night before
v Avoid relying chemical aids
v Set appointments ahead
v Don’t rely on your memory … write it down
v Avoid negative people
v Use time wisely
v Simplify mealtimes
v Always make copies of important papers
v Anticipate your needs
v Repair anything that doesn’t work properly
v Ask for help with the jobs you dislike
v Break large tasks into bite-sized portions
v Look at problems as challenges
v Look at challenges differently
v Unclutter your life
v Smile
v Be prepared for rain
v Tickle a baby
v Pet a friendly dog/cat
v Don’t know all the answers
v Look for the silver lining
v Some something nice to someone
v Teach a kid to fly a kite
v Walk in the rain
v Schedule playtime into every day
v Take a bubble bath
v Be aware of decisions you make
v Believe in you
v Stop saying negative things to yourself
v Visualize yourself winning
v Develop your sense of humor
v Stop thinking tomorrow will be a better day
v Have goals for yourself
v Dance a jig
v Say hello to a stranger
v Ask a friend for a hug
v Look up at the stars
v Practice breathing slowly
v Learn to whistle a tune
v Read a poem
v Listen to a symphony
v Watch a ballet
v Read a story curled up in bed
v Do a brand-new thing
v Stop a bad habit
v Buy yourself a flower
v Take stock in your achievements
v Find support from others
v Ask someone to be your “vent-partner”
v Do it today
v Work at being cheerful and optimistic
v Put safety first
v Do everything in moderation
v Pay attention to your appearance
v Strive for excellence, NOT perfection
v Stretch your limits a little each day
v Look at a work of art
v Hum a jingle
v Maintain your weight
v Plant a tree
v Feed the birds
v Practice grace under pressure
v Stand up and stretch
v Always have a “plan B”
v Learn a new doodle
v Memorize a joke
v Be responsible for your feelings
v Learn to meet your own needs
v Become a better listener
v Know your limitations and let others know them too
v Tell someone to have a good day in pig Latin
v Throw a paper airplane
v Exercise every day
v Learn the words to a new song
v Get to work early
v Clean out one closet
v Play pat-a-cake with a toddler
v Go on a picnic
v Take a different route to work
v Leave work early (with permission)
v Put air freshener in your car
v Watch a movie and eat popcorn
v Write a note to a faraway friend
v Go to a ball game and scream
v Cook a meal and eat it by candlelight
v Recognize the importance of unconditional love
v Remember that stress is an attitude
v Keep a journal
v Practice a monster smile
v Remember you always have options
v Quit trying to “fix” other people
v Get enough sleep
v Talk less and listen more
v Freely praise other people
v Take each day at a time
v Have a support network of people, places, and things
Best luck
To your success
Jamal Shah
