Stress gives us stress.

Stress is our biggest stress. School, work, family, friends, etc., whatever our stress is, you know what it still is...STRESS!

I stress about everything possible, every little thing or assignment or task, I stress over. And, I never truly ever have "down time". Whatever that is. I never feel fully statisified until everything's done. My homework, both of my blogs, chores, talking with teachers, and so on. I don't think I will ever be fully staisfied.

Now I can't give you other fellow "stressers" advice, but I'm willing to look up info for ALL of us! (THis is where you say 'thank you', just kidding! But, it would be nice! ^_^) Anywho, here's the info that I found so far:

 Fitness Tips: Stay Healthy, Manage Stress

• 5 X 30: Jog, walk, bike, or dance three to five times a week for 30 minutes.
• Set small daily goals and aim for daily consistency rather than perfect workouts. It's better to walk every day for 15-20 minutes than to wait until the weekend for a three-hour fitness marathon. Lots of scientific data suggests that frequency is most important.
• Find forms of exercise that are fun or enjoyable. Extroverted people often like classes and group activities. People who are more introverted often prefer solo pursuits.
• Distract yourself with an iPod or other portable media player to download audiobooks, podcasts, or music. Many people find it’s more fun to exercise while listening to something they enjoy.
• Recruit an “exercise buddy.” It's often easier to stick to your exercise routine when you have to stay committed to a friend, partner, or colleague.
• Be patient when you start a new exercise program. Most sedentary people require about four to eight weeks to feel coordinated and sufficiently in shape so that exercise feels easier.

 

More Anti-Stress Tips

• Take a time-out. Practice yoga, listen to music, volunteer, or get a massage. Stepping back from the problem lets you clear your head.
• Eat well-balanced meals. Do not skip any meals. Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on hand.
• Get enough sleep. When stressed, your body needs additional sleep and rest.
• Do your best instead of trying to be perfect. Perfection isn't possible, so be proud of however close you get.
• Accept that you cannot control everything. Put your stress in perspective: Is it really as bad as you think?
• Take deep breaths. Inhale and exhale slowly.
• Count to 10 slowly. Repeat, and count to 20 if necessary.
• Welcome humor. A good laugh goes a long way.
• Maintain a positive attitude. Make an effort to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
• Learn what triggers your anxiety. Is it work, family, school, or something else you can identify? Write in a journal when you’re feeling stressed or anxious, and then look for a pattern.
• Talk to someone. Tell friends and family you’re feeling overwhelmed, and let them know how they can help you. Talk to a physician or therapist for professional help.

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And, for those of my peeps dealing with drama, here are some tips as well:

• Know better. Realize that when others go out of their way to put someone down, there is usually some underlying reason.
• Don't get involved. If and when someone decides to insult you, the best thing you can do is smile and state "no comment." There is no room for snide remarks and comebacks. Just smile and change the subject, and let them know that you refuse to be bothered by such immature and futile tactics. They're wasting their time, and embarrassing themselves when you don't let it bother you.
• Get over it. The person who is trying to bring you down is first and foremost trying to get a reaction out of you. If you play it off like it doesn't bother you (even if it does) then they automatically lose. Make a mental note to stay away from this person until they learn how to behave properly, if ever they do. Let them work out there own internal struggles themselves.
• If someone is spreading rumors about you, it may be tempting to do the same in revenge. But resist this urge. It not only makes you yourself look bad, but it makes you no better than them.
• This too shall pass. Rumors whether true and false, no matter how widely spread will eventually be forgotten, even in the smallest of communities, schools, and social groups. Just wait and soon enough a fresh piece of gossip will be dominating everyone's conversations
• Vent only to someone you truly trust. Sometimes we do need someone to lend an ear so we can get a few things off our chest. But don't make the mistake of ranting to everyone who is willing to listen, no matter how secret they promise to keep your quotes.
• Don't feed into it. Don't let the person see that you're getting upset because that will give them more incentive to keep on going.

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Hope these help all of you, they sure help me. Try focusing on one exercise and put your energy on that for a stress reliever. I do running and 1) it helps my anger, depression, stress, and anxiety, and 2) I get to lose weight! Win, win. So, try to focus on exercise and lavender is supposed to calm you. So, those are my little tips!