- Avoid toxic people. Don’t let them make you feel miserable.
- Get up 15 minutes earlier in the morning.
- The night before, lay out clothing and other preparations for the next day.
- Never wear clothes that don’t fit, are unflattering or that make you feel bad about yourself.
- Set appointments ahead of time whenever you can.
- Don’t rely on memory – develop a system for writing things down.
- Practice prevention.
- Make duplicate keys.
- Learn to say “NO “
- Never shop for clothes with teens, skinny people, or someone who is critical.
- Make meal times work for you, too, not just the family.
- Feed small children separately.
- Walk wherever possible.
- Make copies of important papers and back up your computer daily.
- Keep emergency supplies on hand.
- Fill gas tank frequently – never let tank go empty.
- Anticipate your needs each week.
- Make reservations in advance for important dates.
- Allow extra time.
- Stop trying to do one more thing before your next appointment.
Some stress is unavoidable. Here are six ways to deal with it.
- Be prepared to wait.
- Find humor in life.
- Get a cell phone to use in emergencies.
- Keep a busy kit for when you have to wait: a good book, hand work, planning notebook, meditation guide, stationery, etc.
- Sing a song, write a poem while you wait.
- 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!