STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS Posted by Sibi Sukumar , Friday, September 01, 2006 at 3:17 AM, in

STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS



1. Go to bed on time.



2. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.



3. Start the day with a prayer.



4. Smile!



5. Get organised so everything has its place....and everything is in its place. Simplify and unclutter your life.



6. Say NO to projects that won't fit into your time schedule.. or that will compromise your peace of mind.



7. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.



8. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time, don't lump the hard things all together.



9. Delegate tasks to capable others.



10. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)



11. Take one day at a time.



12. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what Baba/God would have you to do..... then let go of the anxiety. If you feel you cannot do anything about a situation".. forget it.



13. Live within your budget ......do not use credit cards for ordinary purchases.



14 Have backups. An extra car key in your wallet.....an extra house key
buried in the garden...... extra stamps, etc. etc.



14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.



15. Do something for the ˜kid in You".. everyday.



16. Carry a book with you to read while waiting in line.



17. Get enough exercise.



18. Eat right.



19. While driving, listen to something inspirational ...... that can help improve your quality of life.



20. Write a daily journal .. put your thoughts and inspirations down.



21. Every day..find time to be alone and silent.



22. Having problems? Call on Baba/God immediately! Try to nip small problems
in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.



23. Make friends with Godly people.



24. Keep a folder of favourite quotations, articles & pictures on hand.



25. Remember! the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a heartfelt "Thank you, Beloved Swami/God!"



26. Laugh.



27. Laugh some more!



28. Take your work seriously. But yourself.. not at all.



29. When people make mistakes.....develop a forgiving attitude. Remember .... everyone is doing the best they can.



30. Be kind to unkind people .. after all.. they probably need it the most.



31. Sit on your ego.



32. Talk less..listen more.



33. Slow down.



34. Remind yourself that you are not the ˜general manager" of the universe.



35. Every night before bed, think of one new thing you're grateful for that you have never been grateful for before.



36. Thank Swami/God for always being there! Remember "if He has brought
you to it..He will take you through it as well!"