I agree Robert. Sometimes the best way to move forward on a task is to first take a step back. While this may seem counterintuitive, it works.
To cope with stress, I believe exercise and breathing technics will help me reduce the effects of stress in my life. Changing what you are doing is a good way to reduce the impact of stress. Taking a breather from a task gives you new energy to continue working on the task.
There are many stresses that accompany daily life. Taking time to breathe and exercise are great ideas to incorporate when dealing with stressors that cannot be reduced or eliminated.
I will continue to making daily walks a priority and focus on incorporating breathing and stretching routines into my days as well.
Understanding the areas of stress that cannot be eliminated or reduced needs to be identified and dealt with in a healthy way. Sleep is tough one for me to overcome. Habits of sleep patterns seems to be an area most difficult for me to change. I have been structured around 5-6 hours of sleep for decades. There are some days that I am able to 8 hours of sleep, during a given month, but I begin doing so more research on this area of stress relief.
This module provided some great insights in dealing and coping with stressors in our daily lives.
Best!
Nicholas
I have been trained to pick my battles. What stresses a person controls a person. One way to help keep things from stressing me is to look at it from a productive view, which is to find how I can make this stressful situation an advantage.
When future issues arise, before deciding that this is something that will have an ill effect on me, I try to find a value to it, even if I can use it as an example for my class.
All I can do for future events is to remain calm, remain open minded, and remain objective.
Yes, it's important to have a few different mechanisms to cope with stress. This way, if we don't feel like doing one thing we've got something else in our back pocket to rely on.
Sounds like a great plan Eric. It's ok to start small and work your way up.
I will start walking more, streaching and doing more deep breathing.
Working out does wonders for me,but when I don't necessarily have time for it I find that doing simple breathing techniques works very well also.
Wearing many hats in one day is a stressor that cannot be eliminated, so I need to schedule down time for myself. I have learned to add my personal in my planner.
A great first step is just identifying this George. Next step is doing something about it. Don't be afraid to start small and do just a few things a week toward your goal of physical health. Then slowly work your way up.
Yes, acceptance is very important Steve. There are some things that we just cannot control. Moving forward understanding this can give us a sense of peace. Of course walking the dog works too!
Yes, think first and react next Clive. Often times, instructors do the opposite and sadly, this can open doors for more stress.
It is important to stop an think when face with stressors that can not be eliminated. Take the time to inhale and exhale ( as was discussed in the module) very slowly. This module its the nail on the head everyone is face with stress. I agreed that excercise will reduce or eliminate stress. This what i plan to inforce in the near future.
I have found acceptance is the key I also like to take a walk with my dog to lower my stress level
For me I need to become physically healthier.
Wow, it sounds like you've had a lot of time to reflect on coping with stress and have come up with a nice approach and outlook Richard. Sometimes when life tests us we grow -- and it sounds like in your situation, you did.
Yes, reaching out to others is a great strategy Stephen. It allows us to share the way we are feeling, get advice, and set expectations.
I might seek advise from others to help manage stress and find some resolve.
I was given a choice several years ago either learn to cope better with stress and live out a full life or face the alternative which quite frankly is not at all that appealing to me. I began reading everything I could get my hands on about de-stressing my life. Some ideas were fantastic others just seemed purely idiotic. I have found that the simplest and easiest thing for me to do is to tune out the things that do not directly affect me. That is to say if an instructor of another course is less than pleasant toward me or other instructors I simply choose to not interact with that person. If interaction becomes necessary I keep the conversation purely professional and do not veer from that. I have also found that making that time for physical activity and mental relaxation to be invaluable in reducing my stress level. If an individual or situation does not bring positivity into my life then that individual or situation is, by my choice, temporarily a minor inconvenience. The end result I have a much happier and healthier life.
These are all great ideas James. This list might seem a little daunting if you are starting from the beginning and haven't tried any of these ideas yet. I might consider picking one or two things off the list and chipping away at them first as confidence builders. Then, work your way up to doing more.
