2. Creating the Plan  Divided into four parts:  Will lead toward a healthy and successful life! Making the World Better Dealing with Emotions Taking Care of My Body Tackling the Problem Stress Management Plan

3. Tackling the Problem  Identify and then address the problem.  Avoid stress when possible.  Let some things go.

4. Point 1: Identify and then Address the Problem  Do not ignore a problem, this could make it worse.  Turn off thoughts that make you think it is a disaster.  Clear your mind, so the problem can only be handled with clear thinking.

5. Point 2: Avoid Stress When Possible  Avoid trouble from a distance.  Do not be around: Things that upset you. People who may be a bad influence on you. The places where you are likely to get in trouble.

6. Point 3: Let Some Things Go  Realize that you cannot change every problem.  Know when not to take things personally. “People who waste their energy worrying about things they can’t change don’t have enough energy left over to fix the things they can.”

7. Taking Care of My Body  The Power of Exercise.  Active Relaxation.  Eat Well.  Sleep Well.

8. Point 4: The Power of Exercise  Most important part of the management plan.  Listen to what your body tells you to do: If it says “run”, then go for a run.  Helps build a strong, healthy body.  Important way to control stress.

9. Point 5: Active Relaxation  Breathe deeply and slowly.  Put your body in a relaxed position.  Breathe deep to clear your mind in a situation involving anger.  If you are stressed about a test, sit down, take deep breaths, and tell your body there is no emergency.

10. Point 6: Eat Well  Keeps you alert throughout the day.  Keeps your mood steady.  Junk foods produce highs and lows in energy levels, which harms the ability to reduce stress.

11. Point 7: Sleep Well  Go to sleep about the same time every night.  Exercise 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.  Use your bed only to sleep.  Avoid: Watching TV in bed Doing homework in bed

12. Dealing with Emotions  Take Instant Vacations.  Release Emotional Tension.

13. Point 8: Take Instant Vacations  Visualize a place where you can imagine yourself relaxing.  Take time out for yourself.  Enjoy hobbies or creative art.  Find pleasure in the small things around you.  Take mini-vacations in your own community.  Read a good book.

14. Point 9: Release Emotional Tension  Work on releasing only one problem at a time through: Creativity Talking Journaling Prayer Laughing Crying

15. Making the World Better Point 10: Contribute  Understand that you can make a difference.  Recognize mistakes and build a better world.  When you work to make the world better, you will feel good about yourself and have a sense of purpose.

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