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All of these are great coping mechanisms, thanks for sharing William. I too agree that a well define problem is half solved. Well said!
Sounds like a great plan Earl! I like the way you are incorporating a lot of variety in stress management. That's really important. It will help sustain your interest and add color and richness to your days.
I will take a look at my outlets to manage stress and employ them in a more consistent and systematic manner. For example, I will run 2-3 days a week. I will practice meditation on a daily basis. I will take timeouts to stretch at work, home, and even in my car. I will pay more attention to my breathing when feeling stressed. I will start having stress breaks in my classes.
So glad to hear you have found a method that works well for you Jenny! It's nice to spend 5-10 minutes just letting everything out. We've got to be careful about who we choose to listen, but if we've got an ear from someone we trust, we're usually good!
I find that sharing helps me cope with things. I find that if I vent or talk about the stressful things that have happened today for about 5-10 minutes when I get home in the evening it helps me decompress for the evening and not continue to have things racing through my head all night.
I work out several times per week. Also, I have been doing a lot of bike riding with my youngest child which is fun and relaxing--we ride our bikes out in the country where we stop and pet the horses--they are so much fun! Also, I hang out with our pets which are huge stress relievers! I mediate, read fun things and seek new adventures to explore--even if it is only for a hour-- I am trying to take on the attitude that ‘life is now and we must enjoy it right now--not tomorrow!†I know that this sounds so fundamental but I have been living a life where I have been putting everything off for ‘tomorrow’--crazy living. Like the old saying: “Life is not a dress rehearsal--this is itâ€--so enjoy the journey even when we have all these demands--we need to realize that we are still in control--much easier to say then to put into practice but I will not give up--it is too important to me--LOL!
I have long believed that a problem well defined is half solved. Making a list a potential stressors, if nothing else can help to lessen, avoid, and cope in a healthy manner, where,how, and when we can. I plan in addition to making a list, to also drink more water and less coffee.I have also found that where practical, music is very helpful in coping with stress.
Excellent approach Janet. I'm glad you mentioned counting to ten. Taking a step back is often the healthiest approach when we're dealing with stress. Often times, our instinctive first reaction is not necessarily our best reaction.
Will try to exercise more (am member of a health club) and "count to ten" more often when events upset me.
I think one thing I can do to help me "cope" with stress in my life is to eat right, get enough sleep, and try to exercise. Turning the television off (as suggested in the course) at night is one big change I can make. I can also consider taking the stairs at work or parking my car at the far end of lot...these little changes might create big results.
That sounds like a wonderful outlet Carla. I really like how you incorporate both high and low impact exercise activities. Variety is often the key.
Actually my coping mechanism for dealing with stress in some form of exercise. Whether it be 45 minutes of intense cardio and relaxing yoga/pilates it releases the tension.
I go mto the gym. I spend as much time there as I can. the rest of my time is spent with my familily and studying.
i know, hopefully i will be able to resist my urge to smoke. i will try to do the healthy stress managements that was discuss.
I'm happy to have read that some things I have been doing to help relieve stress are what this module recommends. Exercises and sharing with close friends or family has helped me so far. I'm going to also try adding the stretching for a few minutes during breaks as well.
Sounds like a tough challenge Joseph. For many smokers, quitting is one of the hardest goals to achieve. However, I like that you are talking about it. That's a great first step in the right direction.
Stress has always been a part of my life especially in the field where i work. one coping mechanism i need to change is to stop or reduce my smoking. i know there are so many ways to relieve stress and i am trying my best to follow them. i must get over my smoking habits and try to exercise and share my thoughts with others. hopefully soon i will be able to live a stress free lifestyle and if not change my ways of coping in a positive and healthy way.
Interesting Suzanne. For people who have bad knees, swimming can work great. It's low impact. Chair exercises work too. Even if you have two new knees, it's good to take it easy.