Sunday, October 9, 2011
Strategies For Stress Management
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Kaplan Center for Health and Wellness
One of the strategies for stress management that I believe
is the foundation of a solid stress management program is time management. How much you decide to put on your plate is
your choice. Taking a realistic look at
daily tasks helps to determine the time needed to accomplish each task. A daily planner is a visual reminder that
there are 24 hours in the day and helps with prioritizing and gaining an
understanding that it’s OK to say NO.
Just a few weeks ago, I started to get a sore throat….a sure
sign of a cold, or worse, the flu. I
went home at the end of my work day and looked at my calendar and rearranged my
appointments so that I was sure to have a good night’s sleep every night for
the next week. When the weekend arrived,
I rested. I did not clean the house or
do the laundry. I did do some paperwork;
but, I did not go out or do anything overly energetic. My mindset was on rest. I, also, watched my diet, eating foods that
gave me comfort and nutrition. Of
course, the basis of this diet was home-made chicken, noodle soup. My snacks were apples. The last part of this healing strategy was
meditation….using visualization to heal my body and keep stress out of my mind. When I awoke Monday morning, the aches and
pains and sore throat were gone. My energy levels were low; but, I was on the
mend. We are told to get plenty of rest
and eat right when we get ill. Doing
this involves making the decision to prioritize events in our life. And, my health is a top priority.
I ended my post the other day with a quote by Albert
Einstein: No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that
created it. Time management aids in placing focus on
how days are spent. Prioritizing daily tasks to reach goals of
our choosing aids in lowering stress levels.
I will leave you with a quote by Hans Selye, the “father of
stress”:
I cannot and should
not be cured of my stress, but merely taught to enjoy it.
Until the next time, look for the possibilities.
Andrea G. Shenkman, M.S.
Adjunct Professor, Stress Management
Kaplan University
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