I read a column in the San Diego Union-Tribune July 15 entitled “Reining in Stress.”
Well, it's no secret that we all need to “rein it in.” The author, Harriet Meyerson, is an expert of stress containment and dispersal.
Here are some of her tips for inner peace:
• Get up 15 minutes earlier each day.
• Say no more often.
• Avoid negative people.
• Simplify meal times.
• Ask for help with jobs you dislike.
• Don't know all the answers.
• Stop saying negative things to yourself.
• Look at problems as nothing more than challenges.
• Pet a friendly dog or cat.
• Develop your sense of humor.
• Look up at the stars.
• Practice grace under fire.
• Stand up and stretch frequently.
• Set appointments ahead.
• Freely praise others.
• Cook a meal and eat by candlelight.
• Become a better listener.
• Always have a plan B.
• Stop a bad habit.
• Take a different route to or from work.
• Get to work early once in a while.
• Watch a movie and eat popcorn.
• Quit trying to fix other people.
• Do a brand new thing.
• Recognize the importance of unconditional love.
• Relax. And remember: You have the rest of your life to live.
This is not her entire list, but if you want to see or read it, visit www.confidencecenter.com.
Just remember that in order to reduce some of your stress, you need to avoid trying to do things are truly out of your control, exercise your values and live accordingly, set realistic goals and expectations and sell yourself to yourself.
Well, it's no secret that we all need to “rein it in.” The author, Harriet Meyerson, is an expert of stress containment and dispersal.
Here are some of her tips for inner peace:
• Get up 15 minutes earlier each day.
• Say no more often.
• Avoid negative people.
• Simplify meal times.
• Ask for help with jobs you dislike.
• Don't know all the answers.
• Stop saying negative things to yourself.
• Look at problems as nothing more than challenges.
• Pet a friendly dog or cat.
• Develop your sense of humor.
• Look up at the stars.
• Practice grace under fire.
• Stand up and stretch frequently.
• Set appointments ahead.
• Freely praise others.
• Cook a meal and eat by candlelight.
• Become a better listener.
• Always have a plan B.
• Stop a bad habit.
• Take a different route to or from work.
• Get to work early once in a while.
• Watch a movie and eat popcorn.
• Quit trying to fix other people.
• Do a brand new thing.
• Recognize the importance of unconditional love.
• Relax. And remember: You have the rest of your life to live.
This is not her entire list, but if you want to see or read it, visit www.confidencecenter.com.
Just remember that in order to reduce some of your stress, you need to avoid trying to do things are truly out of your control, exercise your values and live accordingly, set realistic goals and expectations and sell yourself to yourself.