Wednesday, May 06, 2009

101 WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS...

♥ get up earlier prepare ahead ♥ avoid tight clothes ♥ avoid chemical aids ♥ set appointments ♥ write it down ♥ practice preventative maintenance ♥ make duplicate keys say "no" more often ♥ set priorities ♥ avoid negative people ♥ use time wisely ♥ simplify meals ♥ copy important papers ♥ anticipate needs ♥ make repairs ♥ get help with jobs you dislike ♥ break down large tasks ♥ look at problems as challenges ♥ look at challenges differently ♥ unclutter your life ♥ smile ♥ prepare for rain ♥ tickle a baby ♥ pet a dog/cat ♥ don't know all the answers ♥ look for the silver lining ♥ say something nice ♥ teach a kid to fly a kite ♥ walk in the rain ♥ schedule play time ♥ take a bubble bath ♥ be aware of your decisions believe in yourself ♥ stop talking negatively ♥ visualize winning ♥ develop a sense of humor ♥ stop thinking tomorrow will be better ♥ have goals ♥ dance a jig ♥ say hello to a stranger ask a friend for a hug ♥ look at the stars ♥ breath slowly ♥ whistle a tune ♥ read a poem ♥ listen to a symphony ♥ watch a ballet ♥ read a story ♥ do something new ♥ stop a bad habit ♥ buy a flower ♥ smell the flower ♥ find a support ♥ find a "vent -partner ♥ do it today ♥ be optimistic ♥ put safety first ♥ do things in moderation ♥ note your appearance ♥ strive for excellence, not perfection ♥ stretch your limits ♥ enjoy art ♥ hum a jingle ♥ maintain your weight ♥ plant a tree ♥ feed the birds ♥ practice grace ♥ stretch ♥ have a plan "b" ♥ doodle ♥ learn a joke ♥ know your limits ♥ say have a good day in pig Latin ♥ throw a paper airplane ♥ exercise ♥ learn a new song ♥ get to work earlier ♥ clean a closet ♥ play with a child ♥ go on a picnic ♥ drive a different rout to work ♥ leave work early ♥ put air freshener in your car ♥ watch a movie and eat popcorn ♥ write a far away friend ♥ scream at a ball game ♥ eat a meal at candlelight ♥ recognize the importance of unconditional love ♥ remember stress is an attitude ♥ keep a journal ♥ share a monster smile ♥ remember your options ♥ build a support network ♥ quit trying to fix others ♥ get enough sleep ♥ talk less and listen more ♥ praise others ♥

p.s. relax, take each day at a time........you have the rest of your life to live!