Self Care Strategies-Stress Reduction

Self-Care Strategies:

Relaxation Techniques:

• 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.

Time Management:

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

Remember the 4 things that matter most:

1. Please forgive me
2. I forgive you,
3. Thank you 
4. I love you.

Give top priority to your primary relationships.

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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» left by Sandra E. Graham ^(2,280)
Sandra E. Graham from Paragould, AR USA (89 days 13 hours ago.)

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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