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Tips & Tools

Congratulations on making the decision to manage your stress! This section is intended to provide you with helpful tips and specific tools to help you succeed with your goals.

Tools & Strategies for managing your stress:

Following is a list of common strategies for stress management.

I will attend a stress-management course or support group in the community

I will take regular short relaxation or stretch breaks throughout my day

I will explore self-help books on stress

I will just say “no” to avoid over-committing myself and set boundaries

I will use meditation or other relaxation techniques to manage my stress

I will set limits on taking care of others

I will stay physically active to lower stress

I will focus on my stress level and make changes throughout the day

Tips for managing your stress: What to do when…

I’m on a tight deadline at work and I get called into another meeting, and I need to pick up my child from daycare by 5pm!

My spouse (or co-worker) loves to antagonize me, especially at the most inopportune times!

After I come home from a stressful day at the office, I have a hard time winding down.

I’m a “worrier” — I have such a hard time shutting off my mind!