A stress free lifestyle will reduce depression and will do wonders for your sanity.
Try these activities to combat stress:
- Work Out Strive and get some habitual exercise such as brisk walking, swimming or whatever appeals to you. Play a sport you're interested in. Aerobic exercises can considerably reduce the stress factor. Work out also improves sleep and gives you time to think and focus on other things. It also promotes the release of natural soothing chemicals in your body. Do not result to excessive exercise, however, as this may have an adverse effect and might cause more depression.
Remember to leave room for unexpected events - both negative and positive. Be adaptable in rearranging your agenda. Get up 15 minutes early in the morning. Allow an extra 15 minutes to get to all appointments. Avoid procrastinating on important or urgent tasks. Whatever needs doing, do it immediately. Do the unpleasant tasks early, so that you won't have to worry about them for the rest of the day. Keep an appointment or record book. Don't just rely on your memory.
- Take Control Over Your Time and Schedule. You'll be much more able to deal with stress if you have a good handle on your job, relationships, and other activities. When you are in control, you are more inclined to stay focused and calm. Plan your time wisely.
Forgive others. Reduce your standards - for yourself and others. Don't expect too much. Perfectionism is not the way to find happiness. Become more adaptable to your environment.
- Seek out support groups. Managing stress will be much easier if there are other people supporting and helping you. Did you know that people who are outgoing and married people, have lower levels of anxiety in their daily lives?
- Take Control Over Your Time and Schedule. You'll be much more able to deal with stress if you have a good handle on your job, relationships, and other activities. When you are in control, you are more inclined to stay focused and calm. Plan your time wisely.
Choose positive friends who are positive. Friends who continually put you down or talk gloomily about life will ruin your entire day. Invite your best friend over to help you talk out a problem and work out a solution. A long-distance call to an old pal can be great therapy.
Pardon others instead of holding grudges. Slow down your standards - for yourself and others. Don't expect much from them. Perfectionism is not the means to happiness. Become more flexible to your environment.
- Possess a Definite Goal or Purpose in Life, and Strive for it ... Plan ahead to meet your most desired goals in life. You should always wake up with a sense of purpose.
- Consume Healthy Foods at the Appropriate Time. Never skip meals, especially breakfast. Get time out to eat heartily no matter how busy you are. Take nutritious snacks to the office, or even the shopping mall. A nutritionally balanced diet is essential to your health and lifestyle. For example, researchers have found that even small deficiencies of thiamin, a B-complex vitamin, can cause anxiety symptoms. Pantothenic acid, another B-complex vitamin, is critical during times of stress. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and large amounts of sweets, which can worsen symptoms of stress.
- Take Breaths Deeply and Slowly. Calm down your muscles, escalating your stomach and chest. Exhale slowly. Do it again several times. Follow your breath as it flows in and out. Do not try to have power over it. This practice allows you to find a breathing pattern that is natural and relaxing to you. Make use of this yoga technique: Inhale slowly, counting to eight. Exhale through your mouth, even more slowly, counting to sixteen. Make a sighing sound as you exhale, and feel tension dissolve. Do it again 10 times.
- Put Off Problems Earlier Than They Occur. This takes some preparation. If you are going to another city for an valuable meeting, carry your presentation materials and dress suit on board the plane. Acquire gas for the car before the tank is unfilled. Get usual oil changes and checkups. Keep food, medicine, and toiletries on hand so you never have to feel tensed when they run out.
- Move Away to Recharge Your Spirit. Make a schedule for a private time alone every day. You deserve it. Unplug the telephone and enjoy a quiet evening alone or with your family, or even 15 continuous minutes in the shower or bathtub. You may want to spend a few minutes writing your feelings out in a journal. It can help you find a new viewpoint in life and relieve internal conflicts.
- Live Optimistically. Count your blessings, particularly when everything seems to go wrong. Believe that many other people are living in worse conditions than you are. Don't exaggerate the complexity of your problems. Every problem has a solution. All you need to do is find that solution. Learn to be happy and to enjoy life's blessings. Live one day at a time.
- Give yourself consent to enjoy a movie, watch a concert or sports event, listen to music, or read a book. Enjoy The Good Things That Life Has to Offer. Grant yourself some physical pleasure and enjoyment to help your stress slip away. Indulge yourself to a professional massage, or trade massages with a loved one. Take pleasure in a soothing cup of chamomile herb tea with a little bit of honey.
- Possess a Definite Goal or Purpose in Life, and Strive for it ... Plan ahead to meet your most desired goals in life. You should always wake up with a sense of purpose.
Time management experts highlight the importance of writing down your important goals. Break big projects down into a series of small steps that you can work on every day. Want to change jobs? Contact one prospective employer today. Is writing a book your dream? Commit to writing one page a day. Inch by inch, slowly but surely, you will get to your ultimate destination. Knowing that you are striving toward your dreams relieves frustrations that mount when you feel stuck in a situation that seem to have no direction.
Time management experts highlight the importance of writing down your important goals. Break big projects down into a series of small steps that you can work on every day. Want to change jobs? Contact one prospective employer today. Is writing a book your dream? Commit to writing one page a day. Inch by inch, slowly but surely, you will get to your ultimate destination. Knowing that you are striving toward your dreams relieves frustrations that mount when you feel stuck in a situation that seem to have no direction.
Put into practice progressive relaxation for 20 minutes twice a day to relive high blood pressure and other physiological responses to stress. Make tighter and release each muscle group in turn, starting with the soles of the feet and slowly working up to the scalp. Have on earplugs for instant solitude anytime, anyplace. Practice a meditation technique. Try these methods: Observe your thoughts as they pass through your mind. Or, repeat a word or phrase with an uplifting meaning. Schedule a weekend activity that is a change of your usual routine. If your week is a lot scheduled, relax and enjoy noncompetitive activities. Take time out for a little entertainment in the middle of your workday. When the pressures of completing a project are too great, your productivity can drop.
Take time out for a little entertainment in the middle of your workday. When the pressures of completing a project are too great, your productivity can drop. Take a walk or eat lunch outside the office. Have on earplugs for instant tranquility anytime, anyplace. Practice meditation. Here's two methods: Observe your thoughts as they pass through your mind. Or, repeat a word or phrase with an uplifting meaning. Put into practice progressive relaxation for 20 minutes twice a day to relive high blood pressure and other physiological responses to stress. Make tighter and release each muscle group in turn, starting with the soles of the feet and slowly working up to the scalp. Schedule a weekend activity that is a change of your usual routine. Relax and enjoy noncompetitive activities. If you are never able to finish anything during the week, choose a project that you can complete in a few hours on weekends.
- Use Visualization and Affirmation Techniques. You can conquer a circumstance you fear by going over the event in your mind. Imagine the scene in clear detail and visualize the best possible result that may happen.
Replace negative self-talk with good thoughts. Don't let your mind be filled with gloom: You're too ugly. . . you're too old. . .you'll never achieve anything. And things like: What if I fail the exam? What if she doesn't like my gift? What if we get lost? These things haven't even occurred yet, and probably never will. Nourish your mind with a constant stream of "I can; therefore, I will."
If you carry this exercise through to the end, your stress will become something to laugh about. Replace negative self talk with affirmations. Don't let your mind be filled with gloom: you're too old ... You're too ugly ... you'll never achieve anything. And things like: What if I fail the audit? What if we get lost? What if she doesn't like my gift? These things haven't even occurred yet. Nurture your mind with a constant stream of "I can; therefore, I will."
- Move Away to Recharge Your Spirit. Make a schedule for a private time alone every day. You deserve it. Unplug the telephone and enjoy a quiet evening alone or with your family, or even 15 continuous minutes in the shower or bathtub. You may want to spend a few minutes writing your feelings out in a journal. It can help you find a new viewpoint in life and relieve internal conflicts.
- Don't Be Self-Centered. Today's society forces us to build up as much accomplishments as we can, while trying to balance our own personal/family lives. There's just not enough time to do all these things. Begin with the most important task, and do the rest one at a time until everything is done.
Keep the Faith and Never Stop Believing. Dale Gustafson
Try these activities to combat stress:
- Work Out Strive and get some habitual exercise such as brisk walking, swimming or whatever appeals to you. Play a sport you're interested in. Aerobic exercises can considerably reduce the stress factor. Work out also improves sleep and gives you time to think and focus on other things. It also promotes the release of natural soothing chemicals in your body. Do not result to excessive exercise, however, as this may have an adverse effect and might cause more depression.
Remember to leave room for unexpected events - both negative and positive. Be adaptable in rearranging your agenda. Get up 15 minutes early in the morning. Allow an extra 15 minutes to get to all appointments. Avoid procrastinating on important or urgent tasks. Whatever needs doing, do it immediately. Do the unpleasant tasks early, so that you won't have to worry about them for the rest of the day. Keep an appointment or record book. Don't just rely on your memory.
- Take Control Over Your Time and Schedule. You'll be much more able to deal with stress if you have a good handle on your job, relationships, and other activities. When you are in control, you are more inclined to stay focused and calm. Plan your time wisely.
Forgive others. Reduce your standards - for yourself and others. Don't expect too much. Perfectionism is not the way to find happiness. Become more adaptable to your environment.
- Seek out support groups. Managing stress will be much easier if there are other people supporting and helping you. Did you know that people who are outgoing and married people, have lower levels of anxiety in their daily lives?
- Take Control Over Your Time and Schedule. You'll be much more able to deal with stress if you have a good handle on your job, relationships, and other activities. When you are in control, you are more inclined to stay focused and calm. Plan your time wisely.
Choose positive friends who are positive. Friends who continually put you down or talk gloomily about life will ruin your entire day. Invite your best friend over to help you talk out a problem and work out a solution. A long-distance call to an old pal can be great therapy.
Pardon others instead of holding grudges. Slow down your standards - for yourself and others. Don't expect much from them. Perfectionism is not the means to happiness. Become more flexible to your environment.
- Possess a Definite Goal or Purpose in Life, and Strive for it ... Plan ahead to meet your most desired goals in life. You should always wake up with a sense of purpose.
- Consume Healthy Foods at the Appropriate Time. Never skip meals, especially breakfast. Get time out to eat heartily no matter how busy you are. Take nutritious snacks to the office, or even the shopping mall. A nutritionally balanced diet is essential to your health and lifestyle. For example, researchers have found that even small deficiencies of thiamin, a B-complex vitamin, can cause anxiety symptoms. Pantothenic acid, another B-complex vitamin, is critical during times of stress. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and large amounts of sweets, which can worsen symptoms of stress.
- Take Breaths Deeply and Slowly. Calm down your muscles, escalating your stomach and chest. Exhale slowly. Do it again several times. Follow your breath as it flows in and out. Do not try to have power over it. This practice allows you to find a breathing pattern that is natural and relaxing to you. Make use of this yoga technique: Inhale slowly, counting to eight. Exhale through your mouth, even more slowly, counting to sixteen. Make a sighing sound as you exhale, and feel tension dissolve. Do it again 10 times.
- Put Off Problems Earlier Than They Occur. This takes some preparation. If you are going to another city for an valuable meeting, carry your presentation materials and dress suit on board the plane. Acquire gas for the car before the tank is unfilled. Get usual oil changes and checkups. Keep food, medicine, and toiletries on hand so you never have to feel tensed when they run out.
- Move Away to Recharge Your Spirit. Make a schedule for a private time alone every day. You deserve it. Unplug the telephone and enjoy a quiet evening alone or with your family, or even 15 continuous minutes in the shower or bathtub. You may want to spend a few minutes writing your feelings out in a journal. It can help you find a new viewpoint in life and relieve internal conflicts.
- Live Optimistically. Count your blessings, particularly when everything seems to go wrong. Believe that many other people are living in worse conditions than you are. Don't exaggerate the complexity of your problems. Every problem has a solution. All you need to do is find that solution. Learn to be happy and to enjoy life's blessings. Live one day at a time.
- Give yourself consent to enjoy a movie, watch a concert or sports event, listen to music, or read a book. Enjoy The Good Things That Life Has to Offer. Grant yourself some physical pleasure and enjoyment to help your stress slip away. Indulge yourself to a professional massage, or trade massages with a loved one. Take pleasure in a soothing cup of chamomile herb tea with a little bit of honey.
- Possess a Definite Goal or Purpose in Life, and Strive for it ... Plan ahead to meet your most desired goals in life. You should always wake up with a sense of purpose.
Time management experts highlight the importance of writing down your important goals. Break big projects down into a series of small steps that you can work on every day. Want to change jobs? Contact one prospective employer today. Is writing a book your dream? Commit to writing one page a day. Inch by inch, slowly but surely, you will get to your ultimate destination. Knowing that you are striving toward your dreams relieves frustrations that mount when you feel stuck in a situation that seem to have no direction.
Time management experts highlight the importance of writing down your important goals. Break big projects down into a series of small steps that you can work on every day. Want to change jobs? Contact one prospective employer today. Is writing a book your dream? Commit to writing one page a day. Inch by inch, slowly but surely, you will get to your ultimate destination. Knowing that you are striving toward your dreams relieves frustrations that mount when you feel stuck in a situation that seem to have no direction.
Put into practice progressive relaxation for 20 minutes twice a day to relive high blood pressure and other physiological responses to stress. Make tighter and release each muscle group in turn, starting with the soles of the feet and slowly working up to the scalp. Have on earplugs for instant solitude anytime, anyplace. Practice a meditation technique. Try these methods: Observe your thoughts as they pass through your mind. Or, repeat a word or phrase with an uplifting meaning. Schedule a weekend activity that is a change of your usual routine. If your week is a lot scheduled, relax and enjoy noncompetitive activities. Take time out for a little entertainment in the middle of your workday. When the pressures of completing a project are too great, your productivity can drop.
Take time out for a little entertainment in the middle of your workday. When the pressures of completing a project are too great, your productivity can drop. Take a walk or eat lunch outside the office. Have on earplugs for instant tranquility anytime, anyplace. Practice meditation. Here's two methods: Observe your thoughts as they pass through your mind. Or, repeat a word or phrase with an uplifting meaning. Put into practice progressive relaxation for 20 minutes twice a day to relive high blood pressure and other physiological responses to stress. Make tighter and release each muscle group in turn, starting with the soles of the feet and slowly working up to the scalp. Schedule a weekend activity that is a change of your usual routine. Relax and enjoy noncompetitive activities. If you are never able to finish anything during the week, choose a project that you can complete in a few hours on weekends.
- Use Visualization and Affirmation Techniques. You can conquer a circumstance you fear by going over the event in your mind. Imagine the scene in clear detail and visualize the best possible result that may happen.
Replace negative self-talk with good thoughts. Don't let your mind be filled with gloom: You're too ugly. . . you're too old. . .you'll never achieve anything. And things like: What if I fail the exam? What if she doesn't like my gift? What if we get lost? These things haven't even occurred yet, and probably never will. Nourish your mind with a constant stream of "I can; therefore, I will."
If you carry this exercise through to the end, your stress will become something to laugh about. Replace negative self talk with affirmations. Don't let your mind be filled with gloom: you're too old ... You're too ugly ... you'll never achieve anything. And things like: What if I fail the audit? What if we get lost? What if she doesn't like my gift? These things haven't even occurred yet. Nurture your mind with a constant stream of "I can; therefore, I will."
- Move Away to Recharge Your Spirit. Make a schedule for a private time alone every day. You deserve it. Unplug the telephone and enjoy a quiet evening alone or with your family, or even 15 continuous minutes in the shower or bathtub. You may want to spend a few minutes writing your feelings out in a journal. It can help you find a new viewpoint in life and relieve internal conflicts.
- Don't Be Self-Centered. Today's society forces us to build up as much accomplishments as we can, while trying to balance our own personal/family lives. There's just not enough time to do all these things. Begin with the most important task, and do the rest one at a time until everything is done.
Keep the Faith and Never Stop Believing. Dale Gustafson
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