Stress busters-心灵鸡汤
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As a college freshman at Valparaiso University, facing all the uncertainties of future academic and work life, I had the opportunity to meet with the president emeritus and chancellor. Audiences were rare. Sitting among a small group of nervous peers, we anxiously awaited the arrival of a man revered throughout the school, let alone the country and abroad, for his excellence in achievement and esteemed wisdom. Dr. O. P. Kretzman arrived in a wheelchair, aging, with failing sight. You could have heard a pin drop. All too soon, the attention turned to us as he asked for questions from the group. Silence. I knew inside what an opportunity this was, so despite my fear, I got up the courage to break the ice and ask my question."What advice would you give new freshman as we face all the choices and uncertainties ahead of us?" His reply was simple and strong, "Take one bite out of the apple at a time." No more, no less. A perfect stressbuster for the moment and for all the moments of my life.Now that I''ve been in the working world for 20 years, I''ve added a few more stressbusters to maintain a healthy life. Help yourself!1. Change your priorities 2. Take stretch breaks 3. Step back and observe 4. Review your purpose 5. Get a massage 6. Leave five minutes earlier 7. See a comedy 8. Let go and let God! 9. Use affirmations 10. Organize your space 11. Share your feelings 12. Smell some flowers 13. Ask for acknowledgment 14. Listen to your intuition 15. Help someone else 16. Rub your feet and hands 17. Visualize positive outcomes 18. Take care of your health 19. Don''t judge; bless 20. Work in the garden 21. Create a budget 22. Be empathetic, not overly sensitive 23. Be still and meditate 24. Use time-saving technology 25. Carpool and enjoy the ride 26. Set aside time for planning 27. Count your blessings 28. Don''t forget, write it down 29. Simplify, simplify, simplify 30. Talk it out with co-workers 31. Eliminate destructive self-talk 32. Schedule play time 33. Change your environment 34. Go with your natural rhythms 35. Find an easy place to give your gifts 36. Fully express yourself 37. View problems as opportunities 38. Let go of "what ifs" 39. Be clear what''s expected of you 40. Ask the experts 41. Do your best and then stop 42. Trust Divine timing and order 43. Develop patience 44. Breathe deeply 45. Take a walk 46. Complete things 47. Take a nap 48. Sing a tune 49. Take a warm bath 50. Talk out your worries 51. Delegate 52. Talk with your mom or dad 53. Say no at times 54. Shift deadlines 55. Follow your passion 56. Tell a joke 57. Play out your fears 58. Drink lots of good water 59. Create a support system 60. Divide up big projects 61. Seek advice 62. Be gentle with yourself 63. Don''t "enable" others 64. Pray for openings 65. Tell the truth 66. Get more restful sleep 67. Forgive and move on 68. Prepare food ahead 69. Fix it or get a new one 70. Be prepared to wait 71. Don''t always be right 72. Focus on the moment 73. Take a lunch break 74. Read a book 75. Shift your attitude 76. Laugh each day 77. Develop self-esteem 78. Take vitamin supplements 79. Stop the "shoulds" 80. Avoid excess 81. Plan a special outing 82. See through illusions 83. Relax your muscles 84. Slow down and notice 85. Nurture good friends 86. Be in nature 87. Listen to music 88. Limit caffeine and sugar 89. Go on a fast or cleanse 90. Be spontaneous 91. Love your partner 92. Get some fresh air 93. Be pampered 94. Volunteer 95. Join help networks 96. Maintain good posture 97. Respect your limits 98. Exercise routinely 99. Go dancing 100. Sigh occasionally 101. Do yoga 102. Have a good cry 103. Make time for hobbies 104. Limit work time 105. Compromise/cooperate 106. Don''t procrastinate 107. Unplug your phone/TV 108. Relax your standards 109. Journal your thoughts 110. Take a vacation 111. Organize your desk 112. Develop flexibility 113. Allow for imperfections 114. Don''t overschedule 115. Expose your secrets 116. Build a strong body 117. Nurture your faith 118. Open a savings account 119. Take in the sun 120. Love and be loved 121. Get the facts 122. Work as a team 123. Smile - open your heart 124. Validate yourself 125. Daydream 126. Know God loves you! |
