While sharing my stressful personal and work experiences with my husband and friends make me feel better, I often feel that I am consistently complaining about my life. Going forward I will prioritize and create "to-do" lists to help me cope and prevent the stress from getting to me. Taking time out for myself to organize my thoughts and relax are also on my "to-do" list- as a priority.
As mentioned in the reading, and as common knowledge, exercise is a great stress reducer. It's important to find the time for myself to exercise and do other things that I enjoy doing that are for myself.
April, Wow, sounds like you have quite the range when it comes to coping with stress. I like how you mention boxing. Many gyms are starting to offer this as a class. It's a fun way to blow off steam and cope with stress too.
Dr. Melissa Read
In order to cope effectively with stressors, I will continue to get adequate sleep, eat healthy
and exercise, and breathe.
I always find taking a walk and getting fresh air is a great way to relieve stress.
I have also discovered boxing recently which I have found as a productive way of releasing any pent up anger certain stresses have built.
Todd, Yes, taking a step back from the problem is often a great way of solving it. Rather counter intuitive but there is something to stepping away and clearing your mind.
Dr. Melissa Read
Taking a mental break or going outside. Getting away from the problem for a little bit seams to always help.
I already have my little moments with my husband to talk about different things. I need to get back to exercising because that was one of the best ways that helped me with stress. This is where I need to organize some time to include even a little exercise.
Ernest, This is a tough lesson. Many of us what to be everything to everyone. Instructors are naturally giving people. But the truth is, it's easy to spread ourselves too thin. It's important to say "no" to a few people every now and then with the interest of saying "yes" to everyone else.
Dr. Melissa Read
Lisa, Great to hear. It's important to know yourself and know your limits. Sometimes, it's important to take a step back. It's in fact, sometimes, the only way we can move forward.
Dr. Melissa Read
I will know when to take a step back and refocus. Whether it is to read a book or exercise, anything to take a break and relax.
To realize that I cannot attend to everyones needs. Moving forward, I will need to say "no" to some individuals so that I may say "yes" to myself more often.
I generally cope with these types of stressors by taking them one day at a time. I think it is important to realize that if these stressors can't be eliminated, than you have to learn to deal with them and getting stressed about them will only make things worse.
Walk or exercise more often. It helps relieve stress and also improve my health.
Wilfred, Great to hear. I'd love to learn more about the sport that is working best for you. Truth is, everyone is different though...and different people respond well to different sports. It sounds like you found the sport that works best for you!
Dr. Melissa Read
Yes, talking time to walk the dog will be good for both you and the dog Warren. It's nice when we have an animal at the house to come home to. It can really take our mind off of things and put our stress into perspective.
Dr. Melissa Read
I often find that when I get home I have a list of things that need doing. I need to make sure I teke the time to walk the dog. This would be good for the and me.
WE ALL HAVE TO USE COPING MECHANISMS VERY EFFECTIVELY IN ADDITION TO REMOVING STREESERS.
I agree that physical activity relieves some stress.I recently began to compete in a sport that requires activity and I have found that it has improved my quality of life.
I have been to what I call the END.. Learning to deal or at best cope with the stresses in our daily lives is so important. I try to creat an exchange with my students about the importance of talking or(venting) and not holding it in. I sometimes show them how funny they are acting and just get them to smile or start a laugh. after that we can talk about that stress thing and they see that it wasn't that big after all
