Monthly Archives: August 2014

7. stress strategies (1) STRESSFUL STRESS STRATEGIES We can learn many skills that increase stress tolerance.  Stress tolerance is the practiced ability to control our response to stress. Here are stress strategies based on the sources of stress and thee … Continue reading →

6.  LIFESTYLE CHANGES (2) If we do not choose to take control of our stress response, then the continual wear and tear of our daily stress and strain degrades our physical and psychological fitness. Over time, physical problems result from detrimental … Continue reading →

6. LIFESTYLE CHANGES Each day brings its share of decisions, big and small, that involve thinking through our thoughts feelings, .  We respond best when we are flexible in our thinking and tolerant of our own feelings –  without necessarily … Continue reading →

We respond to external and subjective events with combinations of thoughts, feelings and behavior. Distressful events evoke reactions that are complex, but these reactions can be controlled. We control our stress response by making choices about how we think, feel, … Continue reading →

5. LONG TERM EFFECTS (1) LONG-TERM STRESS MANAGEMENT A. PHYSICAL : (a) Headaches, (b) Coronary heart disease, (c) Hypertension, (d) Weakened immune system, (e) Digestive-tract problems B. MENTAL : (a) Reduced self-esteem, (b) Decision-making / judgement impairment, (c) Disorganization C. … Continue reading →

Exercise regularly, maintain a proper diet, and make sure you get plenty of rest! Yes, along with being the universal cure-all for everything else in your life, research clearly shows regular exercise, a balanced diet, and proper rest also decrease … Continue reading →

4. TAKE ACTION (7) A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR A good sense of humor is one of the best stress management tools. Finding humor in a situation and laughing freely with others is a powerful antidote to stress. When we … Continue reading →

4. TAKE ACTION (6) BE AWARE OF YOUR ATTITUDE ! A negative perception can limit your options! It can prevent recognition of positive resources of factors that are armenable to change. Sometimes all that needs to be changed is your own … Continue reading →

4. TAKE ACTION (5) BREAK DOWN YOUR GOALS (2) * Accept what is … * Create a vision of what can be … * Take action to make it happen! The important thing is that you keep your goals both … Continue reading →

4. TAKE ACTION (5) BREAK DOWN YOUR GOAL  Break down your goals into “doable” chunks.  Achieve success with visions of attainable goals. /    Lay out larger tasks into smaller manageable parts. Completion of each smaller task then becomes an … Continue reading →