101 Ways To Cope With Stress

101 ways to cope with stress


� 1. Get up 15 minutes earlier

� 2. Prepare for the morning the night before

� 3. Avoid tight fitting clothes

� 4. Avoid relying on chemical aids

� 5. Set appointments ahead

� 6. Don't rely on your memory ... write it down

� 7. Practice preventive maintenance

� 8. Make duplicate keys

� 9. Say "no" more often

� 10.Set priorities in your life

� 11.Avoid negative people

� 12.Use time wisely

� 13.Simplify meal times

� 14.Always make copies of important papers

� 15.Anticipate your needs

� 16.Repair anything that doesn't work properly

� 17.Ask for help with the jobs you dislike

� 18.Break large tasks into bite size portions

� 19.Look at problems as challenges

� 20.Look at challenges differently

� 21.Unclutter your life

� 22.Smile

� 23.Be prepared for rain

� 24.Tickle a baby

� 25.Pet a friendly dog/cat

� 26.Don't know all the answers

� 27.Look for a silver lining

� 28.Say something nice to someone

� 29.Teach a kid to fly a kite

� 30.Walk in the rain

� 31.Schedule play time into every day

� 32.Take a bubble bath

� 33.Be aware of the decisions you make

� 34.Believe in yourself

� 35.Stop saying negative things to yourself

� 36.Visualize yourself winning

� 37.Develop your sense of humor

� 38.Stop thinking tomorrow will be a better today

� 39.Have goals for yourself

� 40.Dance a jig

� 41.Say "hello" to a stranger

� 42.Ask a friend for a hug

� 43.Look up at the stars

� 44.Practice breathing slowly

� 45.Learn to whistle a tune

� 47.Listen to a symphony

� 48.Watch a ballet

� 49.Read a story curled up in bed

� 50.Do a brand new thing

� 51.Stop a bad habit

� 52.Buy yourself a flower

� 53.Take time to smell the flowers

� 54.Find support from others

� 55.Ask someone to be your "vent-partner"

� 56.Do it today

� 57.Work at being cheerful and optimistic

� 58.Put safety first

� 59.Do everything in moderation

� 60.Pay attention to your appearance

� 61.Strive for Excellence NOT perfection

� 62.Stretch your limits a little each day

� 63.Look at a work of art

� 64.Hum a jingle

� 65.Maintain your weight

� 66.Plant a tree

� 67.Feed the birds

� 68.Practice grace under pressure

� 69.Stand up and stretch

� 70.Always have a plan "B"

� 71.Learn a new doodle

� 72.Memorize a joke

� 73.Be responsible for your feelings

� 74.Learn to meet your own needs

� 75.Become a better listener

� 76.Know your limitations and let others know them, too

� 77.Tell someone to have a good day in �pig Latin�

� 78.Throw a paper airplane

� 79.Exercise every day

� 80.Learn the words to a new song

� 81.Get to work early

� 82.Clean out one closet

� 83.Play patty cake with a toddler

� 84.Go on a picnic

� 85.Take a different route to work

� 86.Leave work early (with permission)

� 87.Put air freshener in your car

� 88.Watch a movie and eat popcorn

� 89.Write a note to a far away friend

� 90.Go to a ball game and scream

� 91.Cook a meal and eat it by candlelight

� 92.Recognize the importance of unconditional love

� 93.Remember that stress is an attitude

� 94.Keep a journal

� 95.Practice a monster smile

� 96.Remember you always have options

� 97.Have a support network of people, places and things

� 98.Quit trying to fix other people

� 99.Get enough sleep

� 100.Talk less and listen more

� 101.Freely praise other people