Saturday, December 04, 2004

ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE!!!

88 WAYS TO RELIEVE STRESS
By THE MOUNT ELIZABETH-CHARTER BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH SERVICES

Get up 15 minutes earlier.
Prepare for the morning the night before.
Avoid tight-fitting clothes
Set appointments ahead
Don’t rely on memory . . . write it down!
Make duplicated keys.
Say "NO" more often.
Set priorities in your life.
Avoid negative people.
Use time wisely.
Simplify meal times.
Always make copies of important papers.
Anticipate your needs.
Repair things that don’t work properly.
Ask for help with the jobs you dislike.
Break large tasks into bite-size proportions.
Look at problems as challenges.
Unclutter your life.
Smile.
Be prepare for rain
Tickle a baby.
Pet a friendly dog / cat.
Look for a silver lining.
Say something nice to someone.
Schedule play time into every day.
Beware of the decisions you make.
Believe in yourself.
Stop saying negative things to yourself.
Visualise yourself winning.
Develop your sense of humour.
Tomorrow will be a better day.
Have goals for yourself.
Dance to a tune.
Look up at the sky.
Practice berathing slowly.
Learn to whistle to a tune.
Listen to a symphony.
Watch a ballet.
Read a story curled up in bed.
Do a brand new thing.
Stop a bad habit.
Buy yourself a flower.
Take a time to smell the flower.
Find support from others.
Ask someone to be your "Vent" partner.
Do something nice for yourself.
Work at being cheerful and optimistic.
Put safety first.
Do everything in moderation.
Pay attention to your appearance.
Strive for excellence, not perfection.
Stretch your limits a little each day.
Look at a work of art.
Plant a tree.
Practice grace under pressure.
Stand up and stretch.
Always have a Plan B.
Learn to meet your own needs.
Feed the birds.
Exercise every day.
Learn the words to a new song.
Get to work early.
Go on a picnic.
Take a different route to work.
Leave work early (with permission).
Watch a movie and eat popcorn.
Write a note to a faraway friend.
Go to s soccer game and let yourself loose.
Cook a meal and eat it by candlelight.
Remember that stress is an attitude.
Keep a journal.
Practice a monster smile.
Remember you always have options.
Have a support network: People / Places / Things.
Quit trying to "Fix" other people.
Get enough sleep.
Talk less and listen more.
Freely praise other people.
Recognise the importance of unconditional love.
Teach a kid to fly a kite.
Walk in the rain.
Say "Hello" to a stranger.
Tell a joke.
Tell someone "Have a good day".
Fold a paper aeroplane.
Play peek-a-boo with a toddler.
It is okay to learn.
Relax! You have the best of your life to live.

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