Friday, May 22, 2009

301st Post - Destressing Ways ♥

My 301st post. Gotta post something special.
Not exactly special. But yeah.

Destressing Ways.

I'll bold the one which works for me.
Only a few I guess.
Italic those I still can't seem to do.
Quite a lot I think.

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-Continue to remind yourself that this day will pass and tomorrow is a new day.

-Be realistic about your expectations. Reduce your disappointment factor.

-Appreciate yourself. Think about all the positive things you are able to accomplish each day.

-Just smile! The simple act of smiling makes you feel better automatically.

-Share your stressful day or event with a colleague, friend or family member

-Breathe to the power of 10. Take a deep breath to the count of 10.Exhale the same way. Repeat several times.

-Find something humorous (movie, comic strip, etc.) and laugh. Laughter helps you relax physically and psychologically.

-Treat yourself to a favorite food.

-Find something positive in your life to totally focus on for 15 minutes.

-Decrease stress by learning to talk to yourself in a reassuring way.

-Sit in total silence for 10 minutes. Close your eyes and transport yourself to another environment. (beach, sailing, cruise ship, etc.)

-Remind yourself that even when you have no control over certain situations, your attitude is always within your control. It's our attitude that shapes our experiences.

-See problems & stressful events as opportunities. Problem solve and grow from them.

-Try acting or responding in a way that is the exact opposite of your usual behavior.

-Practice "pace, not race." Do everything (walk, talk, etc.) at a more relaxed tempo.

-Analyze your stresses and frustrations. Know what most affects you and try to avoid them.

-Develop a list of things that make you happy. Read it to yourself several times.

-Don't hold your mistakes against yourself. Focus on what you're doing right. Start fresh and let them go.

-Change your routine for the rest of the day or the next day.

-Spend 15 minutes listening to classical or other soothing music.

-Practice acceptance. Ask yourself what stresses you have the power to change. Those you cannot you must accept.

-Spend some time with a person or people who make you feel good about yourself.

-Be "temporarily selfish." Reserve a little more time just for you.

-Find a hidden treasure in your day. Search for one positive thing that you may have never noticed before.

-Replace "I have to" statements with "I choose to" statements. It will relieve pressure and give you a whole new perspective.


12 ways work in my life.
Outta 25.
How about you?
I hope this helps those who are really under pressure and stressful now (:
love love love,
shin =)