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Creating a Stress Plan


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Looks like the beginning of a great stress plan!   Good for you!     Josie, Health Educator
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still not sure if I'm on track.
 
Physical: get a massage,  stretch out stiff muscles
 
Mental: listen to relaxing music while thinking of nothing,  develop and repeat positive affirmation statements
 
Social: call a caring friend to vent a little,  send an email or post to forum
 
Diversions:  play music,  cook, listen to stand up comedians,  listen to old radio plays, go for a walk
 
Spiritual: go out in nature, down by the ocean,  consider that in the larger scheme of things, everything will work out for the best
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Johnny,   Here is the previous thread that is linked to this one.  Hope this helps. http://sg.paniccenter.net/support/viewmessages.aspx?forum=35&topic=54422&ForumName=Mod's%20Corner&TopicTitle=Creating%20a%20Stress%20Plan     Josie, Health Educator
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I know I've been disconnected for a while and the exercise appears to be valuable.  What 2 things are we picking?  Activities to cope with each of the
five?  Activities categorized within these five?  Did you provide a list of possible activities in an earlier post?  Pardon my confusion.
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Members,

Stress is a normal part of everyone's life and there are healthy ways of dealing with it. You can change or avoid the sources of stress. You can change the way that you respond to stress and you can learn to relax by utilizing your stress plan!

Last week we began formulating a stress plan. Today, we will be talking about coping. It generally falls into five categories:

  • Physical
  • Mental
  • Social
  • Diversions
  • Spiritual

Pick 2 for each category and rank on a scale of 1-10 the level of relaxation/stress relief this activity provides for you.

The next time your stressor rears its ugly head, rate the level of stress you are experiencing and pick the corresponding numbered coping strategy.

Have fun! Don’t be afraid to list the items you’ve chosen for your categories, may help another stressed quitter!
 
Danielle, Bilingual Health Educator
 
 

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