We each allow ourselves to have stress during our workday. The following activities help people choose new habits for managing stress. Which ones do you think you'd like to try?
- Incorporate more exercise and physical activity in small bursts in your day;
- Develop a positive attitude, appreciation or gratitude for things in your life;
- Take a dis-stress management class at work or through your health plan;
- Incorporate deep breathing exercises throughout the day;
- Incorporate stretching exercises throughout the day;
- Use your commute to and from work to read a book, listen to a CD, or listen to relaxation tapes with sounds of the ocean;
- Pay attention to time, learn from a time management course;
- Learn and practice meditation;
- Participate in a yoga, tai chi, or stretching class on the weekends;
- Wind down with your favorite yoga, tai chi, or stretching video in the evening;
- When possible, find something FUN to do weekends. Go for long walks, or plan some active activities with family and friends....walks, picnics, or bike rides together work.
- Take a relaxing, hot bath.
- Dance at home to your favorite music, any time of day, alone or with friends