1. Stress Reducing Techniques Health Team Relations 2005

2. Four-Step Plan  Stop, breathe, reflect, and choose

3. Live a healthy life  Eat right, rest, exercise

4. Take a break from stressors  Sit in a chair with your feet up.

5. Relax  Take a warm bath

6. Escape  Listen to quiet, soothing music

7. Relieve tension  Shut your eyes, deep breaths, relax muscles

8. Rely on others  Talk to a friend

9. Meditate  Think about values, belief in a higher power

10. Use Imagery  Close eyes, imagine a better place

11. Enjoy yourself  Leisure activity or hobby

12. Renew yourself  Learn new skills, join a club

13. Think positively  Reflect on accomplishments, feel proud

14. Develop outside interests  Provide time for yourself

15. Seek assistance or delegate tasks  Ask others for help, no one can do it all

16. Avoid too many commitments  Learn to say no