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

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

3. 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

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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.

12. 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.”

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

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

15. 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

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

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

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

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

20. 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

21. 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

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

23. 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)

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

25. Spend time in nature

26. Sleep well

27. Have company
With
good people

28. Enjoy sports

29. Good luck and best wishes from Dr.S.Sridhar
Now awareness is with U all !
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