Stress
I believe that one of the main ways to decrease stress is the have control of your environment and situation. No, life is not perfect but, try and find ways to destress during your most stressful moments. Listen to your favorite music while in rush hour, bring a snack to eat
between jobs, pick special times to spend with your kids and family when you are off and most important find time for yourself. I think that alot of times as care-takers we forget that we need to first take care of ourselves.
Jennifer, Thanks for sharing. So many of my students feel the exact same way. There are many different kinds of music that tend to work well. Really depends on the individual.
Dr. Melissa Read
I love to listen to music it totally calms me down
I agree with all you say here Dionne. If one takes control of thei own life, while stressors can/will pop up, you are always better prepared to handle and move forward.
Totally agree. Without fulfilling hobbies outside of work or enjoyable alone time to decompress we have no other existence besides the whirlwind of life and that will eventually bring everyone down.
Dionne, These are all great tips. Thanks so much for sharing. Yes, we need to be taken care of too. At the end of the day, everyone needs a break every now and then.
Dr. Melissa Read
