20 Ways to Reduce Your Stress and Cope

  1. toxicAvoid toxic people. Don’t let them make you feel miserable.
  2. Get up 15 minutes earlier in the morning.
  3. The night before, lay out clothing and other preparations for the next day.
  4. Never wear clothes that don’t fit, are unflattering or that make you feel bad about yourself.
  5. Set appointments ahead of time whenever you can.
  6. Don’t rely on memory – develop a system for writing things down.
  7. Practice prevention.
  8. Make duplicate keys.
  9. Learn to say “NO “
  10. Never shop for clothes with teens, skinny people, or someone who is critical.
  11. Make meal times work for you, too, not just the family.
  12. Feed small children separately.
  13. Walk wherever possible.
  14. Make copies of important papers and back up your computer daily.
  15. Keep emergency supplies on hand.
  16. Fill gas tank frequently – never let tank go empty.
  17. Anticipate your needs each week.
  18. Make reservations in advance for important dates.
  19. Allow extra time.
  20. Stop trying to do one more thing before your next appointment.

Some stress is unavoidable. Here are six ways to deal with it.

  1. Be prepared to wait.
  2. Find humor in life.
  3. Get a cell phone to use in emergencies.
  4. Keep a busy kit for when you have to wait: a good book, hand work, planning notebook, meditation guide, stationery, etc.
  5. Sing a song, write a poem while you wait.
  6. Draw a picture while you wait on the phone.

Remember: Life is full of stress.
It’s only natural and YOU CAN DEAL WITH IT!

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