Accept that stress is here to stay - from the womb to the tomb. Stress management is not total eradication of stress but effective coping.
Beware of your current stress level. You are responsible for managing the stresses in your life. Always make time for yourself, at least 30 minutes a day. Take this time to plan, reflect, recuperate, rejuvenate and restore your body and soul.
Concentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling everybody else. Control what you can, change what you must and accept what you cannot change.
Diet - Eat lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, high fiber stuff and drink lots of water to clear your body systems. Look after your body as it is your only prices possession till you are no longer here.
Exercise regularly - to prepare for the battles in life. A healthy body is a more effective one.
Forgive others, don't hold grudges. Be tolerant - not everyone is as capable as you. Unsolved anger and unforgiving will eat into your body and soul. Forgiveness may not change others, but it will certainly change you.
Gain perspective on things. How important is an issue? Does something which irks you now still matter in a week or a year from now? If not, why harbor that frustration?
Hobbies - to relax the tired mind and rebuild the body. Do not always take things too seriously. Have fun, laugh and let down your hair.
Identify hot spots, vulnerable situations and plan to deal with them better. Failure to plan is planning to fail.
Judge your own performance realistically; don't set goals which are beyond your own reach. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
Keep a positive attitude. Your thoughts will influence your mood and behavior. Your outlook will influence outcomes, as well as how others treat you.
Limit your intake of alcohol and stimulants, such as coffee. Excessive consumption of these substances may affect your perception and behavior.
Manage money wisely, seek advice and save at least 10 percent of what you earn. Live within your means.
No' is a word you need to learn to use without feeling guilty. You can't possibly be solely and totally responsible for the success or failure of every situation in life.
Outdoor activities by yourself or with friends and family can be a great way to relax.
Prioritize and do more of what is important rather than only what is urgent.
Quiet Time - to be alone, appraise, reflect and re-evaluate life's goals. Slow down instead of running around for everything without aiming for anything.
Relationships - nurture and enjoy them. Learn to listen more and talk less. Once your life ends, you can only leave good and bad memories behind.
Sleep well with a firm mattress and supportive pillow. A good night sleep is a good beginning for the day. Avoid keeping late nights.
Treat yourself once a week with a massage, a night out to dinner or the movies. Moderation is the key. Celebrate small successes and achievements.
Understand things from the other person's point of view - and you will end up with more friends. These friendship may buffer you against the stresses in life.
Verify information from the source before 'exploding'. This will prevent unnecessary and unintended stress.
Worry less, it really does not get things completed better or quicker, nor add another day to your life. Focus on today - each day has enough trouble of its own.
Xpress - Learn to express feelings appropriately instead of bottling them up. Good communication is always a great way to prevent tension from building up. The latter may lead to a sudden discharge of emotional distress.
Yield to others, i.e. learn to give way. It is not necessary to win all the time; indeed, it is often very stressful and lonely to always be at the top, as you will become the minority.
Zest for life - each day is a gift, smile and be thankful that you are part of the bigger picture.
Courtesy of Raffles Medical Group.
Beware of your current stress level. You are responsible for managing the stresses in your life. Always make time for yourself, at least 30 minutes a day. Take this time to plan, reflect, recuperate, rejuvenate and restore your body and soul.
Concentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling everybody else. Control what you can, change what you must and accept what you cannot change.
Diet - Eat lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, high fiber stuff and drink lots of water to clear your body systems. Look after your body as it is your only prices possession till you are no longer here.
Exercise regularly - to prepare for the battles in life. A healthy body is a more effective one.
Forgive others, don't hold grudges. Be tolerant - not everyone is as capable as you. Unsolved anger and unforgiving will eat into your body and soul. Forgiveness may not change others, but it will certainly change you.
Gain perspective on things. How important is an issue? Does something which irks you now still matter in a week or a year from now? If not, why harbor that frustration?
Hobbies - to relax the tired mind and rebuild the body. Do not always take things too seriously. Have fun, laugh and let down your hair.
Identify hot spots, vulnerable situations and plan to deal with them better. Failure to plan is planning to fail.
Judge your own performance realistically; don't set goals which are beyond your own reach. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
Keep a positive attitude. Your thoughts will influence your mood and behavior. Your outlook will influence outcomes, as well as how others treat you.
Limit your intake of alcohol and stimulants, such as coffee. Excessive consumption of these substances may affect your perception and behavior.
Manage money wisely, seek advice and save at least 10 percent of what you earn. Live within your means.
No' is a word you need to learn to use without feeling guilty. You can't possibly be solely and totally responsible for the success or failure of every situation in life.
Outdoor activities by yourself or with friends and family can be a great way to relax.
Prioritize and do more of what is important rather than only what is urgent.
Quiet Time - to be alone, appraise, reflect and re-evaluate life's goals. Slow down instead of running around for everything without aiming for anything.
Relationships - nurture and enjoy them. Learn to listen more and talk less. Once your life ends, you can only leave good and bad memories behind.
Sleep well with a firm mattress and supportive pillow. A good night sleep is a good beginning for the day. Avoid keeping late nights.
Treat yourself once a week with a massage, a night out to dinner or the movies. Moderation is the key. Celebrate small successes and achievements.
Understand things from the other person's point of view - and you will end up with more friends. These friendship may buffer you against the stresses in life.
Verify information from the source before 'exploding'. This will prevent unnecessary and unintended stress.
Worry less, it really does not get things completed better or quicker, nor add another day to your life. Focus on today - each day has enough trouble of its own.
Xpress - Learn to express feelings appropriately instead of bottling them up. Good communication is always a great way to prevent tension from building up. The latter may lead to a sudden discharge of emotional distress.
Yield to others, i.e. learn to give way. It is not necessary to win all the time; indeed, it is often very stressful and lonely to always be at the top, as you will become the minority.
Zest for life - each day is a gift, smile and be thankful that you are part of the bigger picture.
Courtesy of Raffles Medical Group.
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