Ways to cope stress

By Kathleen Whitmer, Akron, Ohio [ some notes from HIKARI KIRA, and JC_LIMs]
[Webmaster's Note: Kathleen Whitmer is a charming woman who is a living proof that good attitudes can be good medicine. She is a cancer and heart transplant surviver. She refused to "pack-up" in front of adversities and took an active role in her healing. She is an author as well as a volunteer helping other cancer victims cope with their disease. She also speaks regularly about stress, cancer and happiness. Here is a list of things you can do to manage stress as suggested by Kathleen.]

Get up 15 minutes earlier.
Prepare for the morning the night before.

Avoid tight fitting clothes.
Set appointments ahead.

Don't rely on your memory...write it down.

Practice, preventative maintenance.
Say no more often.
Set priorities in your life.
Avoid negative people. [don't avoid me coz I'm (+) ^^] >>thats nice said!
Use time wisely.
Simplify meals.

Always make copies of important papers.
Anticipate your needs.
Repair anything that doesn't work properly.
Ask for help with the jobs you dislike.
Break large tasks into bite size portions. [make chunks]>>what!?!
Look at problems as challenges.
Look at challenges differently.
Unclutter your life.

SMILE >>with that u give a small gift fot other

Be prepared for rain.
Pet a friendly dog/cat.

Don't know all the answers.
Look for the silver living.

Say something nice to someone. >>this is important!
Walk in the rain. [that's why I hate using umbrella]
Schedule play time into every day.
Take a bubble bath.
Believe in you. [yup..juz believe in ur self~] >>I AGREE!!
Stop saying negative things to yourself.
Visualize yourselves winning.

Develop your sense of humor.
Stop thinking that tomorrow will be better than today.

Have goals for yourself.
Say hello to a stranger.

Ask a friend for a hug. [yes,it works]>>REally?
Look up at the stars.
Practice breathing slowly. >>I did it!
Learn to whistle a tune.
Read a poem.
Listen to a symphony.
Watch a ballet.
Read a story curled up in bed.
Do a brand new thing. [...so you won't get bored] >>help to train ur brain too!

Stop a bad habit.
Buy yourself a flower.>>wHAt!!sOunds silly for me :p

Take stock in your achievements.
Find support from others.

Ask someone to be your "vent" partner. [partner in crime?] >>LOL

Do it today.

Work at being cheerful and optimistic.
Put safety first.
Do everything in moderation.
Pay attention to your appearance.
Strive for excellence, not perfection.
Stretch your limits each day.
Look at a work of art.
Hum a jingle.

Maintain your weight.

Plant a tree.

Feed the birds.
Practice grace under pressure.[it's a MUST]

Stand up and stretch.
Always have a "plan B."
Learn a new doodle.
Memorize a joke.

Be responsible for your feelings.
Learn to meet your own needs.
Become a better listener. >>Sometimes it's harD!
Know your limitations and let others know them too.
Throw a paper airplane.

Learn the words to a new song.

Get to work early.
Clean out one closet.
Play patty cake with a toddler.
Go on a picnic.

Take different route to work.
Leave work early (with permission).

Put air freshener in your car.

Watch a movie and eat popcorn.
Write a note to a faraway friend.

Go to a ball game and scream.
Cook a meal and eat it by candlelight.
Recognize the importance of unconditional love.
Remember that stress is an attitude.
Keep a journal.
Have a support network of people, places and things.
Quit trying to "fix" other people.
Get enough sleep.
Talk less and listen more. >>THt's right!
Freely praise other people.
Relax, take each day at a time .. You have the rest of your life to live.

NB: [ ] by HIKARI KIRA

>> by JC_Lims