Coping With Stress
We all have times when we feel stress in our lives. It’s just a part of life. I am probably the least stressed out woman I know, but it still sneaks up on me occasionally.
I thought it might be nice to share some wisdom from one of my favourite books, Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach on the topic of stress. Here is a list of ways to cope with stress directly from the book.
Cultivate gratitude
Carve out an hour a day for solitude
Begin and end the day with prayer, meditation, and reflection.
Keep it simple
Keep your house picked up
Don’t over schedule
Never make a promise you can’t keep
Allow an extra half hour for everything you do
Create quiet surroundings at home and at work
Go to bed at 9 o’clock twice a week.
Always carry something interesting to read
Breathe – deeply and often
Move – walk, dance, run, find a sport you enjoy
Drink pure spring water. Lots of it.
Eat only when hungry.
If it’s not delicious, don’t eat it
Be instead of do
Set aside one day a week for rest and renewal
Laugh more often
Luxuriate in your senses
Always opt for comfort
If you don’t love it, live without it.
Let Mother Nature nurture.
Don’t answer the telephone during dinner
Stop trying to please everybody
Start pleasing yourself
Stay away from negative people
Don’t squander precious resources: time, creative energy, emotion
Nurture friendships.
Don’t be afraid of your passion
Approach problems as challenges
Honor your aspirations.
Set achievable goals
Surrender expectations
Savor beauty
Create Boundaries
For every “yes” – let there be a “no”.
Don’t worry; be happy.
Remember, happiness is a living emotion
Care for your soul
Cherish your dreams
Express love everyday
Search for your authentic self until you find her
We could all use a little reminder of these suggestions now and again. So there you go. I’ve just reminded you. You’re welcome.
Now get out there and don’t worry; be happy!
12 Comments
alison farough
Thank you I needed that today!
Jeannie Foort
Hey Tracy,
How did you get my picture, on there…lol
Thanks for the reminders…………..
Bonnie Johnson
Jeannie. Did you really miss my signature and picture on this post?
Jeannie Foort
Was talking about the cartoon pic…lol
Bonnie Johnson
Ha. Yes I know. Just not sure what Tracy had to do with it.
Janet
Love the cartoon lady! I know I’ve felt like she looks (a few times over my lifetime). I love the list, but can I say about 1/2 way through I started to glaze over. Perhaps it’s because I am not doing enough of them, and realize I have more work to do. Nah, I’m pretty good, but I do appreciate more ideas…just in case!
Jeannie Foort
I can’t explain…lol that’s how stressed out I am…..just kidding…
Yes see your pic and your sig…..
Maybe I just thought Tracy posted it….
Great one Bons…. sorry
Bonnie Johnson
🙂
jacquie
I see 50 new post headings! Thanks, Bonnie! I was out of fresh ideas!
Fantastic list : )
Tracy
I love all of those, I do quite a few actually. Nice reminder to everyone!
Chris
And then there’s drinking wine with your friends on a Friday night to cope with your stress 🙂
Wonder why that’s not on this list…?!
Bonnie Johnson
Probably because of how it feels on Saturday morning…ugh!