Stress Management Change your view point Refuse to allow others to stress you. View rudeness or sarcasm as personality defects, which are their problem rather than a reflection on your abilities Never bear grudges. John Kennedy said: ‘Forgive your enemies. Just never forget their names!’ Put your problems into perspective Break your problems into smaller ones and solve these one at a time Be optimistic. Regard mistakes and set-backs as opportunities to learn. Always try to discover something good in whatever happens to you, no matter how bad it appears at first sight Stop worrying, start working Worry is a misuse of imagination, since studies show most of the things which worry us either never happen or are beyond our powers to control Stop moaning and if possible start working to change the situation you find intolerable Slow your life down Take up a hobby that cannot be rushed like cooking, painting, model making, and pottery. Even if you love life in the fast lane, your mind and body need changes in pace. Concentrate on a single thought or image Exercise away your stress Stretch your legs Take and hold a deep breath Jog, Walk, Swim, Cycle