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Try these stress relief techniques. Use this journal to write down what caused your stress and how you managed it. This will help you find what works for you. Keep in mind, what works for someone else may not work for you. Date
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Your goal is to deal with stress in a positive and healthy way so you can control it and not let it control you. If many different things cause stress for you, choose one to deal with first. Once you have a handle on it, move on to the next one. These tips may help:
Action you took Did it work? Deep breathing exercise
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• Avoid quick fixes – drugs, alcohol, tobacco, unhealthy foods and caffeine are all quick ways to reduce stress. They don’t work. Once the effects wear off, your stress is still there. • Eat healthy foods – choose more fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains and less fatty and salty foods. • Be positive – when times get tough, don’t focus on negative things. They are only temporary and will pass. Instead, have a positive approach to the situation. • Exercise – when you exercise, your body releases chemicals that are natural antidepressants. It helps you feel refreshed and motivated. Make time to go to the gym several days a week or do some type of exercise at home. • Make time for the things you enjoy – think about what you enjoy doing most. Is it listening to music, reading or spending time with a pet? Make time for it. • Spend time with friends and family – make time for the important people in your life. Your loved ones can help lift your spirits when you are feeling down. • Talk to a professional – “sharing your stress” with a therapist may help. Talking about your problems is a good way to get it out of your system. Once you share your problems, they won’t seem as heavy. • Get plenty of rest – you need a good night’s sleep to “re-charge” your batteries. Allow plenty of time for rest and develop good sleep patterns. You will feel refreshed and ready to start the next day. • Learn to relax – Deep breathing exercise, yoga, massage and the 60-second stress relief exercise on the following page may help.
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Copyright © 2004-2014 Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc. DO NOT DUPLICATE.
Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc. Bringing Patients & Health Together ®
Atlanta, GA
800-241-4925
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