De-stress
posted in Health |I recently received a publication from my health insurance company. In this mini-magazine was an article on how to fight stress. Since stress is a part of each of our lives I thought I’d share their tips (and my clarifications) with you:
Make time to prioritize – Are your actions in line with your goals? If not, revisit your goals and determine what it is you really want to accomplish.
Group together similar activities – Pay bills, return calls, run errands, etc at the same time.
Avoid distractions with no value – If you find yourself being distracted from your priorities ask yourself if you really want to take the detour. If the answer is yes, enjoy the distraction. If no, get back on track.
Organize at home – I’ve blogged on this several times. Get rid of the extra clutter in your home and your office space.
Learn to say no – This is another topic I’ve blogged on several times. It is okay to say, “No” to activities and responsibilities. In fact, it is healthy to know your boundaries and defend them. Do not feel guilty saying no to things that encroach upon the priorities you have set.
Say yes to “you” time – As I’ve shared before, try to make time for yourself on a weekly, quarterly and yearly basis. Weekly, take advantage of a cancelled meeting by just doing something fun, or schedule a meeting with just yourself. Quarterly, plan an overnight getaway for just you. Yearly, take time to have a personal retreat; several days where you go away by yourself to clear your mind, rest and restore your spirit.
Maintain a positive attitude – Of all the tips this is the most important. Your quality of life stems from your attitude. Choose to focus on the blessings and enjoy them with gratitude.
Choose a Better Life by choosing to take steps to reduce the stress in your life. You will be better for yourself and your loved ones.