| Stress Management
Techniques - Stress Stoppers
Stress Management Techniques
- Stretch
When you are under stress,
tension accumulates in your neck and jaw. Take a minute to
gently and slowly move your head from front to back, side
to side, and in a full circle. For your jaw, stretch your
mouth open and slowly move your lower jaw from side to side
and front to back.
(NOTE: If you notice any pain
or if you have had any injuries to your back, neck or jaw,
check with your doctor first.)
Stress Management Techniques
- Set a SMART Goal (and achieve it!)
Unrealistic goals that never
seem to be reached add to your stress level. Try setting one
goal for yourself this week using the SMART approach:
Specific - Pick one small
goal and write it down. Measurable - Can you count it or check
it off a list? Achievable - Is it realistic? If not, make
it smaller. Rewarded - Decide how to reward yourself when
you reach your goal. Time-limited - Set a specific, realistic
date to finish or achieve your goal.
Stress Management Techniques
- Comedy Break - Laugh at Stress
Set aside some time for laughter,
your body's natural stress-release mechanism. Rent your favourite
comedy video. Tape a TV show that you know makes you laugh
and keep it on hand for stress emergencies. Go to the library
and borrow a book by an author who can make you laugh. Read
the daily comics in the newspaper. Or, phone the funniest
person you know!
Stress Management Techniques
- Walking Breaks
Walk away from Stress Instead
of sitting down for another cup of stress-inducing caffeine
on your coffee break, lunch hour or when you're at home...try
going for a stress-relieving and energizing walk. If you don't
like walking by yourself, try forming a walking club with
two or three of your co-workers or friends.
| Authors Details: Canadian Mental Health
Association Web
Site |
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