It is a good idea to maintain coping skills and self-care all of the time to help manage stress. This way, we are better equipped when we face a stressful event or situation that is even more stressful than our every day stress in our lives.
Tips to help manage stress:
Learn to relax!
Take deep breaths.
Stop being on the go so much.
Stop and smell the roses!
Make yourself sit and take a break from the stress of life by forcing yourself to relax.
Read a book. Take a bath. Journal.
S L O W down.
Try yoga and meditation.
Get adequate sleep!
I know this is difficult when you are stressed but it is very important to get proper rest.
It will help both your mind and body.
Stay Active!
Get outside and take a walk! Take short walks. Take long walks. Stretch. Join an exercise group. Keep moving!
Get Sunshine!
Get outside and get some some rays for vitamin D!
Make to do lists.
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
Eat healthy!
You cannot expect to feel good if you are putting garbage in your body!
Seek Support!
Talk to a trusted friend, Pastor, or seek individual and/ or support group counseling.
Learn that self care is NOT selfish!
Self-care and taking time for yourself is necessary. You cannot pour from an empty cup.
Do something fun that you enjoy every day!
Write or draw your thoughts and feelings.
Learn something new!
Pray and be sociable! Join a Sunday School Class or Small Group Bible study.
Think positive thoughts.
How you think/ what your focus on- will influence how you feel and then will influence your behavior/ actions!
Learn to forgive yourself and others and demonstrate self- love!
Let go of what you do not have control of!
Last but not least- avoid negative ways to reduce stress such as drugs or alcohol abuse.
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By Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
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