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I think exercise is a great way to relieve your stress you are feeling. It helps to clear you mind and let go of some of the things that are bothering you.
hello, i have found that simply taking a nap and laughing is the best way to handle stress!
make "to Do" lists and be sure to take time out for "me" more often than I do. 'dont sweat the small stuff anymore. I need to learn to cope with every day stressors and let go of the things that I have no control over
Joseph, Wow, that sounds like a real treat. I'm glad to hear you found an exercise routine that provides daily beauty and fulfillment in your life.
Dr. Melissa Read
Karen, Sounds like an excellent plan. It's great to hear that you found someone who really motivates and inspires you to continue your exercise routine. It sounds like you should stock up on Denise Austin workout materials!
Dr. Melissa Read
Karen, Sounds like an excellent plan. It's great to hear that you found someone who really motivates and inspires you to continue your exercise routine. It sounds like you should stock up on Denise Austin workout materials!
Dr. Melissa Read
My outlet for coping with stressors is bicycling either before or after work. A sunrise or sunset bike ride can have lasting effect for either a busy work day or for a restfull nights sleep.
I found the reason for deciding to eliminate stress "test"--whether someone important approved or disapproved-was a good test. I have been coping with something that has caused a lot of stress to me. Well I am the most important person and I made a decsion to eliminate that stress. I am going forward with an action plan that will greatly reduce that stress. I feel so much better making that decision already.
I used to exercise regularly, but have not in the past two years or so. I am going to resume. I enjoy watching Denise Austin, and working out with her. The work-outs are low impact, and her commetns are encouraging. I have a shoulder injury that is gradually getting better,so I will take it easy with that arm. I like to exercise in the morning, so I will get it done.
Alicia, This sounds like a wonderful plan. I especially like the way that the exercises you chose are low impact. A lot of times, instructors choose high impact exercise because they are driving toward dramatic change. The challenge with this approach is that they often injure themselves and then can't keep the exercise up consistently.
Dr. Melissa Read
I plan to incorporate a daily regimen of light exercise such as stretching, walking, or yoga. I think many people underestimate the power of exercise, which releases "feel-good" endorphines into the body naturally. I also plan to learn some effective deep-breathing and visualization techniques, which can be utilized mostly anywhere, if even for a few minutes. I believe these slight changes have the potential to make a huge difference in the way I manage daily stressors.
Larry, Excellent to hear. Sometimes it is best just to let go. It can be hard when we are used to balancing everything to watch as some things slip through the cracks but it's important for our sanity and productivity in other areas.
Dr. Melissa Read
I've started paring down my activity list. There were jobs I've been doing for years that I can now let go. That and increased exercise. I purchased an elliptical for this purpose and have started to establish a nice routine. I feel much better.
Hi Stephen,
I agree with a short bike ride; I try to ride a couple times a week, not really long distances, but just enough to "let go" before sitting down for dinner with the family. It's amazing how the stress can spread like a plague in the household and effect everyone else! I also do suduko math puzzles before going to bed; it makes me concentrate just on that so i don't do the typical "replaying" of the stressful day in my head.
Amy
Hi Stephen,
I agree with a short bike ride; I try to ride a couple times a week, not really long distances, but just enough to "let go" before sitting down for dinner with the family. It's amazing how the stress can spread like a plague in the household and effect everyone else! I also do suduko math puzzles before going to bed; it makes me concentrate just on that so i don't do the typical "replaying" of the stressful day in my head.
Amy
Barbara, It sounds like your schedule is really tight. I wonder if there is a way for you to build some exercise into your on-campus routine. Some campuses have gyms, others have places to walk outside. You might take a look around and see how you can make fitness happen.
Dr. Melissa Read
Marie-Anne, Sounds like your students, work, toddler and marriage are all sources of stress for you and all things to cope with from time to time. I'm sorry to hear that the coping process causes you stress too. It could be that there are better mechanisms for coping than the ones that you've been relying on lately. You might explore your options to see if there's something out there that could work better for you.
Dr. Melissa Read
I like to walk or use the heated pool in my complex, but often I am on campus from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. 5 days a week. I come home with good intentions, but no get up and go. I love to snorkel on weekends to relax, weather permitting. This course has motivated me to improve my unhealthy habits, befor they start catching up with me. I often have no time for lunch, drink too much coffee, and do not get enough sleep.
Coping with stress is the fifth stress in life. Next to students, work, a toddler and balancing a marriage, making sure I properly cope with it is a challenge. I make sure to take time to go work out by myself and prioritize. It's so important to balance yourself before it's too late.