“Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it.” Brian Tracy
Stress is the reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demands placed on them
It is the gap between expectation and reality.
Stress is the body’s reaction to a challenge.
STRESS FEELINGS
- Worried
- Tensed
- Tired
- Frightened
- Anxious
- Angry
- Depressed
POSITIVE & NEGATIVE STRESS
Stress can be positive as well as negative.
POSITIVE STRESS
Stress Can Be Positive When It Motivates And Builds Awareness Providing Stimulation To Handle Challenging Situations.
NEGATIVE STRESS
Continuous Stress Without Relief Can Lead To A Condition Called Distress – A Negative Stress Reaction. Negative Stress Can Cause Illness And Physical Ailments.
STRESS REDUCTION CHECKLIST
Tips to reduce stress.
- Prioritize your tasks. Concentrate on what’s important.
- Delegate tasks that you can. Seek help.
- Get organized. Being disorganized will cause more stress.
- Set short-term goals you can reach. Reward yourself for achieving the goals.
- Learn to Say No .
- Focus on the positive.
- Humor is important in reducing stress. Laugh at small things. or watch a funny video.
- Music is a great stress buster. Choose tunes that relax you.
- Trying to be perfect always can be a great stress on a person. Remember,things don't have to be perfect. “Good enough” is OK at times.
- Practice yoga, meditation, or some deep breaths.
- Exercise Regularly. Find something you like doing that you can work into your schedule.
- Set aside some “Me time” , even 5 to 10 minutes, for yourself each day
- Get proper rest and enough sleep.
