In three previous posts, I listed the first 60 stress busters from my "Top 100 Stress Busters" list. This post lists the next 20 stress busters (#61 - #80).
61. Think about how you’ve handled stressful situations in the past – what worked best for you? Then repeat that activity, if possible.
62. Seek a job or career you enjoy; one that you look forward to every day.
63. Cut down on your work hours. If you were hired to work a 40 hour week, stick to that. If you want to work less hours, discuss this with your supervisor or seek a new position.
64. Consider job sharing; share your job with another person who is equally qualified.
65. Focus on the positive versus negative aspects of the stressful situation.
66. Listen to your gut feeling; this will help you to better handle stressful situations.
67. If possible, walk away from a stressful situation, even if only for five minutes.
68. Visualize a scenario with no stress (e.g., lying on the beach in a tropical environment).
69. Eat healthy foods and drink plenty of water.
70. Attend a place of worship where you are comfortable and at peace.
71. Pray to God, your higher being, or the universe.
72. Go to your favorite place; a place that gives you comfort. This can be a room in your house, a vacation home, a park, a restaurant, etc.
73. Surround yourself with fun, positive people. Negative people can drag you down.
74. Be grateful for everything that you have; there is always someone less fortunate than you.
75. Decide what you can or can’t control. Take care of the things you can control, let go of the things you can’t.
76. If you manage/supervise individuals who are problem employees (e.g., they create conflict, exhibit poor work ethics, or don’t pull their weight), develop and implement a plan to terminate and replace them.
77. If you are a supervisor, have too much on your plate, and are overwhelmed, consider delegating specific projects to your staff.
78. If your personal finances are a concern, develop a budget and stick to it.
79. Take steps now to save money for your retirement years.
80. When you have a huge project ahead of you, don’t attempt to do it all at once. Break it down into small, manageable steps so it isn’t so overwhelming.
The last 20 stress busters will be listed in a subsequent blog post.
Coach Sharon
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