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Ways to cope with stress
By Kathleen Whitmer, Akron, Ohio
[Webmaster's
Note: Kathleen Whitmer is a charming woman who is a living proof
that good attitudes can be good medicine. She is a cancer and heart transplant
surviver. She refused to "pack-up" in front of adversities and took an
active role in her healing. She is an author as well as a volunteer helping
other cancer victims cope with their disease. She also speaks regularly about
stress, cancer and happiness. Here is a list of things you can do to manage
stress as suggested by Kathleen.]
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Get up 15 minutes earlier. |
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Prepare for the morning the night before. |
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Avoid tight fitting clothes. |
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Set appointments ahead. |
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Don't rely on your memory...write it down. |
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Practice, preventative maintenance. |
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Make duplicate keys. |
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Say no more often. |
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Set priorities in your life. |
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Avoid negative people. |
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Use time wisely. |
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Simplify meals. |
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Always make copies of important papers. |
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Anticipate your needs. |
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Repair anything that doesn't work properly. |
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Ask for help with the jobs you dislike. |
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Break large tasks into bite size portions. |
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Look at problems as challenges. |
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Look at challenges differently. |
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Unclutter your life. |
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Smile. |
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Be prepared for rain. |
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Pet a friendly dog/cat. |
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Don't know all the answers. |
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Look for the silver living. |
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Say something nice to someone. |
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Walk in the rain. |
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Schedule play time into every day. |
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Take a bubble bath. |
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Believe in you. |
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Stop saying negative things to yourself. |
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Visualize yourselves winning. |
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Develop your sense of humor. |
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Stop thinking that tomorrow will be better than today. |
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Have goals for yourself. |
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Say hello to a stranger. |
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Ask a friend for a hug. |
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Look up at the stars. |
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Practice breathing slowly. |
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Learn to whistle a tune. |
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Read a poem. |
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Listen to a symphony. |
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Watch a ballet. |
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Read a story curled up in bed. |
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Do a brand new thing. |
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Stop a bad habit. |
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Buy yourself a flower. |
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Take stock in your achievements. |
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Find support from others. |
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Ask someone to be your "vent" partner. |
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Do it today. |
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Work at being cheerful and optimistic. |
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Put safety first. |
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Do everything in moderation. |
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Pay attention to your appearance. |
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Strive for excellence, not perfection. |
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Stretch your limits each day. |
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Look at a work of art. |
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Hum a jingle. |
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Maintain your weight. |
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Plant a tree. |
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Feed the birds. |
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Practice grace under pressure. |
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Stand up and stretch. |
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Always have a "plan B." |
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Learn a new doodle. |
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Memorize a joke. |
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Be responsible for your feelings. |
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Learn to meet your own needs. |
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Become a better listener. |
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Know your limitations and let others know them too. |
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Throw a paper airplane. |
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Learn the words to a new song. |
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Get to work early. |
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Clean out one closet. |
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Play patty cake with a toddler. |
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Go on a picnic. |
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Take different route to work. |
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Leave work early (with permission). |
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Put air freshener in your car. |
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Watch a movie and eat popcorn. |
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Write a note to a faraway friend. |
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Go to a ball game and scream. |
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Cook a meal and eat it by candlelight. |
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Recognize the importance of unconditional love. |
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Remember that stress is an attitude. |
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Keep a journal. |
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Have a support network of people, places and things. |
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Quit trying to "fix" other people. |
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Get enough sleep. |
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Talk less and listen more. |
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Freely praise other people. |
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Relax, take each day at a time .. You have the rest of your life to live. |
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