Jeffery, Having 3 children at home can be tough, at any ages. Yes, I think trying to focus on the positive and reminding yourself of the joy they bring to you is likely a healthy approach.
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In order to cope with stress in the future, I have to accept the fact there are some things that I cannot control. There will always be a stressor in my life. Whilst, I cannot get rid of it; I can learn to better manage it. I can learn not to procrastinate with certain stressors and deal with them head on. I can learn not to allow stressors to take control of my life. This may be done, in part, by prioritizing the stressors. I can learn to put myself before the stressors and just simply enjoy other things in life.
I will try to get more exercise and change my sleeping habits. These are two areas that I currentlty neglect.
I know I have to exercise now. I have been active before and maintained my weight. I have gained weight now, as result of stress. Thank you for this module. I am going to make changes.
Thomas, Excellent to hear you have a nice plan in place. The next step of course is doing something about it. I recommend starting small with exercise and working your way up. Even if you could just exercise two times a week, it could make a big difference in getting you on the right track.
Dr. Melissa Read
Lori, It sounds like you have a healthy outlook on stress. Yes, you are right. There are some stressors in life that simply cannot be eliminated. When we try to eliminate the ones that we have to live with, it can feel frustrating. It's a much better approach to find coping mechanisms for these as we can. I'm curious to hear more about the coping mechanisms that work well for you.
Dr. Melissa Read
More sharing and exercise. I forget sometimes how well these mechanisms help reduce stress, especially sharing.
Hello Dr. Melissa Read,
I am already taking first steps. I am looking forward to make these changes and I believe it will be good for me, as well as, everyone that I am in contact with!
Thank you,
Tom Goodhue
more breathing exercise and stepping back before i blow my top.
I am fortunate that I practice a spiritual based life. There is a prayer called "The Serenity Prayer". I find that I can use this to help separate the "things that I can change" from the "things I cannot change". I can then ask GOD for the assistance I need to help me process these items.
I find Yoga helps me prepare the most. Its a great balance between exercise and meditation.
Time management is my biggest downfall. I do however consistently practice yoga which I fell is a good combination between exercise and meditation. So basically, I stress myself out but not being able to manage my time but then Im okay with it once I do my yoga. LOL!!!
Thanks, I enjoyed this course.
I currently use most of the coping mechanisms listed in the module, and have been consciously reminding myself to avoid my 'go to' unhealthy coping mechanism of mindlessly eating. I think one of the most effective techniques I have found is breathwork. I am amazed at the amount of tension I can feel leave my shoulders when I just close my eyes and BREATHE!
Carleton, These sound like healthy outlets. When we lose control, this can be detrimental because it can take a bit of time to recover. Trying to stay calm and in control can save us a good bit of trouble in the end.
Dr. Melissa Read
Brandon, A lot of instructors mention yoga as a wonderful and low impact outlet that you can do almost anywhere. I am glad to hear it is also working so well for you!
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Robert, I am glad to hear that you have found such a wonderful outlet. Also, identifying the things you can and cannot control really does bring piece of mind.
Dr. Melissa Read
Thomas, Excellent to hear! I'd love to learn more about the specific steps you are taking and what's working well for you!
Dr. Melissa Read
Susan, It sounds like you have found a few different outlets that work great for you. It's nice to have a variety of outlets to count on. If one is not available, just move on to the next one!
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I am planning on doing exercises. I have to take a course on cross training for professional development so I am planning on utilizing that knowledge to reduce stress.
I have already learned to exercise. With this module, I've learned a lot more. I will definitely make lists. Determine what is worth it and what isn't.
