A Little Of Everything

* Get up 15 minutes earlier.
* Prepare for the morning the night before.
* Avoid tight fitting clothes.
* Avoid relying on chemical aids.
* Set appointments ahead.
* Don't rely on your memory…write it down.
* Practice preventive maintenance.
* Make duplicate keys.
* Say "NO" more often.
* Set priorities in your life.
* Avoid negative people.
* Use time wisely.
* Simplify meal times.
* Always make copies of important papers.
* Anticipate your needs.
* Repair anything that doesn't work properly.
* Ask for help with the jobs you dislike.
* Break large tasks into bite-size portions.
* Look at problems as a challenge.
* Look for the silver lining.
* Say something nice to someone.
* Teach a kid to fly a kite.
* Walk in the rain.
* Schedule playtime into every day.
* Take a bubble bath.
* Believe in yourself.
* Stop saying negative things to yourself.
* Visualize yourself winning.
* Develop your sense of humor.
* Have goals for yourself.
* Dance a jig.
* Say hello to a stranger.
* Ask a friend for a hug.
* Look up at the stars.
* Practice breathing slowly.
* Learn to whistle a tune.
* Read a poem.
* Listen to a symphony.
* Watch a ballet.
* Read a story curled up in bed.
* Do a brand new thing.
* Stop a bad habit.
* Buy yourself flowers.
* Take time to smell the flowers.
* Find support from others.
* Ask someone to be your "Vent Partner."
* Do it today.
* Work at being cheerful and optimistic.
* Put safety first.
* Do everything in moderation.
* Be aware of the decisions you make.
* Pay attention to your appearance.
* Strive for excellence NOT perfection.
* Stretch your limits a little each day.
* Look at a work of art.
* Hum a jingle.
* Maintain your weight.
* Plant a tree.
* Feed the birds.
* Practice grace under pressure.
* Stand up and stretch.
* Always have a plan "B."
* Learn a new doodle.
* Memorize a joke.
* Be responsible for your feelings.
* Learn to meet your own needs.
* Become a better listener.
* Know your limitations and let others know them too.
* Tell someone to have a good day in Pig Latin.
* Throw a paper airplane.
* Exercise every day.
* Learn the words to a new song.
* Get to work early.
* Clean out one closet.
* Play patty cake with a toddler.
* Go on a picnic.
* Take a different route to work.
* Leave work early (with permission).
* Watch a movie and eat popcorn.
* Write a note to a far away friend.
* Go to a ball game and scream.
* Cook a meal and eat it by candlelight.
* Recognize the importance of unconditional love.
* Remember that stress is an attitude.
* Keep a journal.
* Practice a monster smile.
* Remember you always have options.
* Develop a support network of people, places and things.
* Quit trying to "fix" other people.
* Get enough sleep.
* Talk less and listen more.
* Freely praise other people.
* Relax, watch a sunset.
* Take one day at a time…you have the rest of your life to live.



Action tip: Just breathe…lengthen your exhale to double the inhale.

Adapted by Dr. Carole Kunkle-Miller.

http://www.centerforabundantliving.com/articles/w-101relievestress.html

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