Stress Relief Techniques | Reducing Stress

STRESS RELIEF TECHNIQUES

It is important to learn how to manage stress. This section lists some stress relief techniques and different kinds of changes you can make.

Review these lists and note which ones you want to try.

Change Lifestyle Habits

Decrease caffeine intake (coffee, tea, colas, chocolate)
Maintain a balanced diet and decrease consumption of junk food
Eat slowly and at regular intervals
Exercise regularly (at least 30 minutes three times per week)
Get enough sleep (figure out how much you need)
Take time-outs (do something for yourself)
Do relaxation exercises (e.g., breathing, imagery, PMR).

Change How You Approach Situations

Time and money management
Be more assertive
Develop problem-solving coping skills: define the problem, find alternatives, choose the best alternative, plan, assess the outcome.

Change Your Thinking

Have realistic expectations (when expectations are more realistic, life seems more manageable)

Keep a sense of humour (being able to see the humour in the things helps to lighten the situation)
Have a support system (enlist help, speak to someone or write down your thoughts, like you have done so far)
Focus on the positive (think half-full not half-empty)
Challenge thinking using thought restructuring skills.

By implementing some of the above changes you are managing your stress by:

Dealing with the causes of the stress

Changing the way you are looking at the problem
Recognising the need for support and enlisting the help of others

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