Hi `Member's,
We are living in a very stressful times in our World.
Stress can do a lot of damage 4-Sure....The web has many
sites that can help...(Check them out)

Below is just one site that I found that may help those that are stressed `out...Check it out, or do a search...
Life is so much better `if you are not stressed out in `Life. + you will live longer & happier !
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Four Ways to Deal with Stress





Here are four simple techniques for managing stress:

• Positive self-talk
• Emergency stress stoppers
• Finding pleasure
• Daily relaxation

Tips for Dealing with Stress from John Hammarley





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Positive Self-Talk

Self-talk is one way to deal with stress. We all talk to ourselves; sometimes we talk out loud but usually we keep self-talk in our heads. Self-talk can be positive ("I can do this" or "Things will work out") or negative ("I'll never get well" or "I'm so stupid").
Negative self-talk increases stress. Positive self-talk helps you calm down and control stress. With practice, you can learn to turn negative thoughts into positive ones. For example:

<TABLE style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 2em" border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=10 width="100%" align=left><TBODY><TR bgColor=#e1f2e0><TD>Negative</TD><TD>Positive</TD></TR><TR><TD>"I can't do this."</TD><TD>"I'll do the best I can."</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#f7f7f7><TD>"Everything is going wrong."</TD><TD>"I can handle things if I take one step at a time."</TD></TR><TR><TD>"I hate it when this happens."</TD><TD>"I know how to deal with this; I've done it before."</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>











To help you feel better, practice positive self-talk every day — in the car, at your desk, before you go to bed or whenever you notice negative thoughts.




Having trouble getting started? Try positive statements such as these:

• "I can get help if I need it."
• "We can work it out."
• "I won't let this problem get me down."
• "Things could be worse."
• "I'm human, and we all make mistakes."
• "Some day I'll laugh about this."
• "I can deal with this situation when I feel better."

Remember: Positive self-talk helps you relieve stress and deal with the situations that cause you stress.
Emergency Stress Stoppers
There are many stressful situations — at work, at home, on the road and in public places. We may feel stress because of poor communication, too much work and everyday hassles like standing in line. Emergency stress stoppers help you deal with stress on the spot.




Try these emergency stress stoppers. You may need different stress stoppers for different situations and sometimes it helps to combine them.

• Count to 10 before you speak.
• Take three to five deep breaths.
• Walk away from the stressful situation, and say you'll handle it later.
• Go for a walk.
• Don't be afraid to say "I'm sorry" if you make a mistake.
• Set your watch five to 10 minutes ahead to avoid the stress of being late.
• Break down big problems into smaller parts. For example, answer one letter or phone call per day, instead of dealing with everything at once.
• Drive in the slow lane or avoid busy roads to help you stay calm while driving.
• Smell a rose, hug a loved one or smile at your neighbor.

Health reporter John Hammarley offers emergency stress stoppers in this video




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. Finding Pleasure
When stress makes you feel bad, do something that makes you feel good. Doing things you enjoy is a natural way to fight off stress.
You don't have to do a lot to find pleasure. Even if you're ill or down, you can find pleasure in simple things such as going for a drive, chatting with a friend or reading a good book.




Try to do at least one thing every day that you enjoy, even if you only do it for 15 minutes.

• (added by Space): Work on your Monte, work `out,
• go 4 a drive in your Monte ~> Have Fun
• visit the MCF, but avoid `space..(he can stress U out with his threads & post...EnJoy your journey of `Life.
• Start an art project (oil paint, sketch, create a scrap book or finger paint with grandchildren).
• Take up a hobby, new or old.
• Read a favorite book, short story, magazine or newspaper.
• Have coffee or a meal with friends.
• Play golf, tennis, ping-pong or bowl.
• Sew, knit or crochet.
• Listen to music during or after you practice relaxation.
• Take a nature walk — listen to the birds, identify trees and flowers.
• Make a list of everything you still want to do in life.
• Watch an old movie on TV or rent a video.
• Take a class at your local college.
• Play cards or board games with family and friends.

Daily Relaxation
Relaxation is more than sitting in your favorite chair watching TV. To relieve stress, relaxation should calm the tension in your mind and body. Some good forms of relaxation are yoga, tai chi (a series of slow, graceful movements) and meditation.
Like most skills, relaxation takes practice. Many people join a class to learn and practice relaxation skills.




Deep breathing is a form of relaxation you can learn and practice at home using the following steps. It's a good skill to practice as you start or end your day. With daily practice, you will soon be able to use this skill whenever you feel stress.

1. Sit in a comfortable position with your feet on the floor and your hands in your lap or lie down. Close your eyes.
2. Picture yourself in a peaceful place. Perhaps you're lying on the beach, walking in the mountains or floating in the clouds. or driving your favorite car/boat/etc. Hold this scene in your mind.
3. Inhale and exhale. Focus on breathing slowly and deeply.
4. Continue to breathe slowly for 10 minutes or more.
5. Try to take at least five to 10 minutes every day for deep breathing or another form of relaxation.
6. I know what your thinking, but the MCF is a family forum... Use your imagination EnJoy & I hope that you are or can be stress`free 4-Sure

 

Space, I like to just sleep when I'm stressed lol

Actually, this semester has been rough so far, and weekly or biweekly trips to the junkyard are really helping me to stay relaxed

 

Gym and working on cars are usually my big destressers.

 

Thanks `Mitch & Mod `Mike for sharing what you are doing to relieve `STRESS

I hope more member's share what they are doing....
Presently, riding my skateboard takes me away from my problems or running around the warehouse.

When I get out into the world lately, it seems that I see so many people that are just really stressed out...I see them treat others badly (the clerks in stores or other people that get in their way etc)...Oh, driving, everyone seems ready to explode...
Be Careful out there & please take good care of yourself & those you `love...
Peace/Happiness from `Space

 

going on a long bike ride does wonders when you have something on your mind

 

A nice drive clears my mind, especialy curvy roads! Working on cars can sometimes cause it, if somthing is not going the way it should....

 

i'll just explode one day...

 

This may sound weird, but every day before I got to bed I get my laptop and a pair of headphones and listen to relaxation videos on youtube. Some videos that were designed as relaxation videos and some that just are relaxing in nature. Like something with calming music or someone speaking with a relaxing voice. If I am REALLY stressed I will sit down on the couch and watch them and nod off. It really does wonders to put me to sleep at night. I would probably be a stressed out mess if I didnt have my nightly routine.

 

My primary relaxation methods are as follows

1. Sleep
2. Work on Monte
3. Rock out with the system at ~100dB
4. If it's a really bad day, I make fun of strangers in my head
Works for me

 

Detailing the Monte

Lawn Work

Listening to Music

Dealing with Combative People at the JOB ! Lol