Exercise is the key. I gets you away from the stressors, it make you breath deeply, is gets you stretching, it helps you sleep at night, and if you have someone to exercise with, you can share your problems. The obstacle is finding time. It seems that when you don't have the time to exercise, this is the time you need it most. I'm going to try to add exercise to my "to-do" list and scheduling exercise in my schedule in the future to block the time as I would for other necessary tasks. This may help.
Overall, I will take a few minutes to stretch from time to time. It only takes a few minutes and should help my day go by more quickly. It should also help me get more done in the time I have available.
Great point Franz! A positive instructors can really set the tone and mood of the room. And students with a positive outlook are far less stressful to teach than those who are negative.
As one that has stressed about some of the littles things in the past. I have found that if I try to make all my students love to come to my class by showing them that learning can be more fun then we think. I start the day off with a happy mood and a smile.It shows the students you are loving your job and not there just for the pay.
I like to exercise every day, and I discuss the situation with my spouse concerning stressors that can't be reduced or eliminated.
Exercising helps my immune system stay healthy, and talking to someone or sharing prevents the problem from overflowing into other areas of my professional and personal life.
Great point Steven, Some people cope with stress the best when they can be alone and take a break from everyday life. Sharing is not the best method for everyone. It’s important to do what works best for you.
Walking by myself or just some quiet time alone seems to help me deal with stress. Stress is a part of everyday life. How we choose to deal with it will result can make it better or worse. I have made some bad decisions in that respect and suffered for it. I don't get as angry as I used to over petty things.
I would use the sharing method. I will share with my spouse, and together we will reduce or eliminate the stressors affecting me. Another method is the exercise method physical actives such weightlifting, and cardio is a plus.
I will try to exersize more and do more breathing exersizes. There aren't many other things that can be dramaticly altered.
It really helps me. I can tell if I miss a few days. I get cranky.
Yes, stress reduction techniques often have many other benefits to be enjoyed. One of the biggest benefits is the impact your lower stress outlook has on others – and their reaction to this outlook.
Sharing my problems with a good friend has become one of the things I have done to reduce the effects of the stressful things in my life that I can't change. Also, I began some light excercise three times a week and not only do I feel better but I am losing weight. Even with the obvious weight loss my friends and coworkers are more likely to comment on my improved outlook and attitude rather than my physical apperance.
Eliminate what I can and learn coping skills for what can not be eliminated
I also agree with the exercise. Its a great stress reliver. I haven't heard anyone mention alone time. Spending time alone in a relaxing environment can bring alot of peace to your life. Maybe reading a good book, a massage or just praying and reflecting.
And let's face it girls.... a hot bath in the candlelight with a glass of your favorite beverage. Take your time and exfoliate, moisturize, pamper yourself a little bit. What a great way to unwind. Lock the door and tell everyone to leave you alone for half an hour. You deserve it.
Find a new route for traffic to where I teach at?
Exercise more
Continue to talk to my friends and family when I am feeling stressed, That has helped me the most.
I have found that exercise, mentally immersing myself in a hobby and occasionally playing a computer game can all be helpful when reducing stress. I try not to use just one thing so that it does not become too familiar.
I am intrigued with the idea of keeping a journal to "vent" frustrations. After 20 years I have picked up crocheting again and I try to do at least 1 row on a piece each night. I found that it relaxes me so that I sleep better. I am going to try and walk more often to give me some physical coping for stress.
I have found that exercise is essential for coping with stress. I had stopped both going to the gym after work and walking at lunch for several months and it had a negative effect on me both physically and emotionally because I eliminated my outlets.
Healthy outlets can not only eliminate stress but they can also lead to a better quality of life.
Because I work for a Chiropractic College I am fortunate enough to have students who are always promoting healthy lifestyles and good nutritional values. It inspires me to promote these sames values to my staff. Not only does it elimnate our individual stress but it has also elimated stress in our realationshps with each other by providing a common goal for the office.
I make sure my syllabus is very clear regarding the no test makeup policy. Of course, I do consider extreme circumstances.
I also try to exercise every day to help cope with my stressors.
Although I may not be able to eliminate all of the stress factors in my life, I have learned to be less stressed by them. There's nothing like going to a golf driving range and hitting a bucket of balls, while imagining the face, or identity, of a stressor (the relentless boss flies really far; that nagging report lands in a sand trap).
