What can you do differently the next time you find yourself
overwhelmed or stressed out?
Read the list below and then use the ideas to a develop your own top 10
list that you can keep with you. Next time you are stressed out pick one
thing from your list that you are willing to do!
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Breath. Stop what you are doing and take a 30 minute break to do absolutely
nothing! Take deep
breaths.
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Go exercise. Go for a walk or do whatever type of exercise you're willing to
do.
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Take a break. Do something fun - take a humor break. Go and do something that will
make you laugh. Lighten up!
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Eat healthy food. For the rest of the day make sure that you are only eating healthy nutritional
food.
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Take care of yourself every day. Make a plan to do something enjoyable every day and stick to it!
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Do something different. Spend 30 minutes doing an important task that you have been
procrastinating on.
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Strengthen your relationships. Call a friend and make plans to meet with them later in the day.
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Get organized. Tidy your desk or your work environment. Clutter contributes to the
feeling of being overwhelmed and stress. Read more.
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Get perspective. Check in with yourself and ask "what is my gut telling me that
I need right now?" Give it to yourself.
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Call your coach. If you don't have
one, find one.
