Thanks for the bump :) I'm printing this and putting it up somewhere!
How to Reduce Stress
Many stresses can be changed, eliminated, or minimized.
Here are some things you can do to reduce your level of stress:
� Become aware of your own reactions to stress.
� Reinforce positive self-statements.
� Focus on your good qualities and accomplishments.
� Avoid unnecessary competition.
� Develop assertive behaviors.
� Recognize and accept your limits. Remember that everyone is unique and different.
� Get a hobby or two. Relax and have fun.
� Exercise regularly.
� Eat a balanced diet daily.
� Talk with friends, a support group or someone you can trust about your worries/problems.
� Learn to use your time wisely.
. Evaluate how you are budgeting your time.
. Plan ahead and avoid procrastination.
. Make a weekly schedule and try to follow it.
� Set realistic goals.
� Set priorities.
� Take frequent short breaks.
Just breathe........ahhhhhhhhhhhh
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/16/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 60
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $14.40
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
That was great and congrats again on the Hall of Fame - posts like this and all the contributors make this site so special.
Marie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,138
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $277.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
