- positive thinking. look for the opportunity instead of the negative.
- task oriented. feel good with your efforts and accomplishments.
- accept yourself. don't be self-critical. if there is something you want to change, then change it.
- be flexible. not everything is black and white. be open to the gray area of things.
- develop realistic goals. evaluate what it will take to reach a goal.
- develop realistic goals. evaluate what it will take to reach a goal.
- develop a positive view of life.
- nurture your spirituality.
- distract yourself from stressors. sometimes you have to put everything aside to relax and have fun.
- deep breathing, relaxation, medication, or visualization.
- finding humor in things.
- spending time with people you enjoy.
- keeping a journal for venting and at the very end of every entry claiming with something positive.
- take time regularly to do activities you enjoy.
- utilize your support system. this could be friends, family, individual therapy, group therapy, or community support groups.
- practice being assertive. you will feel better for taking care of yourself.
- good communication.
- take short breaks, throughout the day. take 5 to 10 minute breaks throughout the day to relax and remove yourself from stressors or demands.
- regular exercise. walking is excellent for decreasing body tension and alleviating stress.
- get adequate rest and sleep. if you don't get enough sleep, you won't cope well.
- practice good nutrition.
- massage. a good way to relieve muscle tension and relax.
- choose to be in environments that feel good to you.
- work in your financial security.
- practice good time management.
- do things that demonstrate respect, care, and nurturing of the self. that makes take good care of you.
- develop a self-care plan. incorporate these strategies and others to develop a plan of self-care behaviors, beliefs. and attitudes that can become a new and healthy lifestyle. that is preventative medicine.
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