Stress

One of the best pieces of advise I have gotten recently is when you are feeling down or have had a rough day,

put on your favorite pair of socks.


All of these ideas are ideas that I try and live by.

The first three are my favorite.



Learn to live one day at a time.

Every day, do something you really enjoy.

Do one thing at a time. When you are with someone, be with that person and with no one or nothing else. When you are busy with a project, concentrate on doing that project and forget about everything else you have to do.



Do something for somebody else.

Become more flexible. Some things are worth not doing perfectly and some issues are fine to compromise upon.

Relax your standards. The world will not end if the grass doesn't get mowed this weekend.

Laugh uncontrollably, It clears the mind.


Think positively.

Learn what is and what is not controllable in your life.

Enjoy leisure.

Be honest about how you feel.

Express yourself.

Learn to accept what you cannot change.

Stroke yourself.



If an especially unpleasant task faces you, do it early in the day and get it over with, then the rest of your day will be free of anxiety.

Allow yourself time - everyday - for privacy, quiet, and introspection.

Make friends with non-worriers. Nothing can get you into the habit of worrying faster than associating with chronic worrywarts.

Create order out of chaos. Organize your home and workspace so that you always know exactly where things are.

Say "No!" Saying "no" to extra projects, social activities, and invitations you know you don't have the time or energy for takes practice, self-respect, and a belief that everyone, everyday, needs quiet time to relax and be alone.