Stress Management Strategy By Dr.S.Sridhar, Ph.D.(JNUD), RACI(Paris, NICE), RMR(USA), RZFM(Germany) RIEEEProc., RIETCom., LMISTE,LMCSI

Learn how to say “no” – Know your limits Taking on more than you can handle is a cause for stress

Take control of your environment – If the evening news makes you anxious, turn the TV off If traffic’s got you tense, take a longer but less-traveled route If going to the market is an unpleasant chore, do your shopping online

Be willing to compromise When you ask someone to change their behavior, be willing to do the same.

Be more assertive Don’t take a backseat in your own life. Deal with problems head on, doing your best to anticipate and prevent them.

Talk to a trusted friend Share your feelings Talk to a trusted friend If you have a bad attitude it will be seen in your non-verbal techniques. Remember this- therefore if you are having a bad day be aware that this will be seen by other people. Recommend this book- Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results By Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, and John Christensen Practice some of these techniques.

Rather than worried about a traffic jam, listen to your favorite radio Reframe problems Rather than worried about a traffic jam, listen to your favorite radio station, or enjoy some good talks See Handout “ Aids to Effective Listening” for further information.

This simple strategy can help you keep things in perspective. Focus on the positive When stress is getting you down, take a moment to reflect on all the things you appreciate in your life This simple strategy can help you keep things in perspective. LISTENING SKILLS IN MEETINGS AND OTHER PLACES: PUT YOUR SELF IN THE OTHER PERSONS SHOE HOLD OFF ON IMMEDIATE JUDGMENT ASK QUESTIONS MAKE NOTES LISTEN FOR WHAT IS NOT SAID AND OTHER SUBTLE MEANINGS ASK FOR EXAMPLES TO CLARIFY

Make list to do things daily Analyze your schedule, daily tasks. If you’ve got too much on your plate, Drop tasks that aren’t truly necessary Fix up priority and do the activities

Manage your time better Poor time management can cause a lot of stress.

Look at the big picture : Take perspective of the stressful situation. Will it matter in a month? A year? Is it really worth getting upset over? If the answer is no, focus your time and energy elsewhere.

Adjust your standards : Perfectionism is a major source of avoidable stress Stop setting yourself up for failure by demanding perfection Set reasonable standards for yourself and learn to be okay with “good enough.”

Express your feelings instead of bottling them up If something or someone is bothering you, communicate your concerns in an open and respectful way

Avoid hot topics – If you get upset over religion or politics, cross them off your conversation list.

Healthy ways to relax and recharge Go for a walk Spend time in nature Call a good friend Write in your journal Take a long bath Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea Play with a pet Work in your garden Read a good book Listen to music Watch a comedy

Avoid people who stress you out – If someone consistently causes stress in your life, please avoid that person

Rather than worried about anything, listen to your favorite music program

Adjusting Your Attitude Each time you think a negative thought about yourself, your body reacts as if it were in the tension-filled situation

Hope If you see good things about yourself, you are more likely to feel good

Adopt a healthy lifestyle   Exercise regularly Eat a healthy diet Reduce coffee, soft drinks and sugar Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs Get enough sleep Share all with your God who is your True friend

Don’t try to control the uncontrollable Many things in life are beyond our control— particularly the behavior of other people Rather than stressing out over them, focus on the things you can control such as the way you choose to react to problems

Look for the upside If your own poor choices contributed to a stressful situation, reflect on them and learn from your mistakes

Share your feelings. Talk to a trusted friend Learn to forgive. Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world and that people make mistakes. Avoid anger and Free yourself from (–Ve)

Taking on more than you can handle is a cause for stress.

Spend time in nature

Sleep well

Have company With good people

Enjoy sports

Good luck and best wishes from Dr.S.Sridhar Now awareness is with U all ! For any further help, please get in touch with me over drssridhar@yahoo.com