Stress Reducers
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Pray
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Go to bed on time.
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Get up on time so you can start the day un rushed.
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Say No, to projects that won't fit into your
time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
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Delegate tasks to capable others.
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Simplify and unclutter your life.
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Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are
often too many.)
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Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
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Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects
over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
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Take one day at a time.
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Separate worries from concerns. If a situation
is a concern, find out what God would have you to do and let
go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a
situation, forget it.
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Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary
purchases.
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Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra
house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.,
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K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut.) This single piece of
advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
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Do something for the kid in you everyday.
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Carry a bible with you to read while waiting in line.
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Get enough exercise.
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Eat right.
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Get organized so everything has its place.
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Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve
your quality of life.
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Write thoughts and inspirations down.
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Everyday, find time to be alone.
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Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip
small problems in the bud. Don't wait until its time
to go to bed to try and pray.
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Make friends with Godly people.
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Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
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Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and
hope is often a Good "Thank you Jesus!"
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Laugh.
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Laugh some more!
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Take your work seriously, but yourself not at all.
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Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the
best they can).
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Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
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Sit on your ego.
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Talk less; listen more.
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Slow down.
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Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of
the universe.
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Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful
for that you've never been grateful for before.
[ Thanks to Lady Jennifer -- from Aiken Drum ]
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