Coping with Stress
We all feel stressed at some point in our lives. How we deal with everyday stresses is extremely important. A good and healthy way to deal with stress is to exercise. This helps to work off any frustration that may be caused by the factors stressing you, and helps you to feel better inside and out. If you do not have time to exercise, you can take a 5-10 minute break away from whatever is causing your stress. During this brief break, take a few deep breathes, think of a happier place and time, then return to your duties.
Quetittia, Wonderful and comprehensive approach! I'd love to hear more about your progressive muscle relaxation drills and what they entail.
Dr. Melissa Read
There are so many different things that can be done to cope with stress because blow up or blow things out of proportion. These skills require self regulation and self control. Learning to take breaks and take time out for yourself as well as your busy schedule can help to facilitate a teacher during these trying times. I sit back and I reflect on times where I needed a break and I did just that. Took a mental time out. Mental Agility is something that can be controlled with the change of ones mindset. Progressive Muscle relaxation drills are my favorite. I can do them sitting at my desk and it doesn't take me out of my element.
yes you have to have some time to unwind if you dont you wil be forced to take some time, because stress will break you down.
Kelvin, This is an important point. When we engaging in coping mechanisms, we've got to find a way to detach from all other things. Otherwise we are not as productive in decompressing.
Dr. Melissa Read
Whether you do Yoga, exercise, or just go to the beach, it just means that you need a place where you feel secure and nothing else matters while you're doing it.
I am also going to try to add Yoga. From what I understand, there are so many benefits from doing yoga.
