Stress Management Guide

Directly address the stressor/Fix the problem

  • Make necessary job changes to reduce work stress or address financial stress

  • Work on marital/dating relationship to reduce couple stress

  • Set boundaries with negative people, end a toxic relationship

  • Pursue parenting classes/family therapy to reduce parenting stress

  • Address trauma/grief directly (e.g., exposure therapy)

  • Improve communication skills

  • Engage in rehab/therapy for injuries/physical health issues

  • Be mindful of media (news, FB, Instagram, etc.) effects and reduce use if needed

  • Other:

    Fully utilize current coping strategies or learn new ones

  • Relax using deep breathing/meditation/yoga/stretching/music/massage/reading

  • Use grounding techniques like aromatherapy/coloring/visualization/counting

  • Exercise, engage in physical activity

  • Talk to supportive people

  • Complete a journal

  • Practice balanced/healthy thinking

  • Improve sleep hygiene to increase rest time

  • Eat well, develop a more wholesome/nourishing diet

  • Take recommended medications/supplements

  • Clean/organize your spaces

  • Other:

     

    Create balance by engaging in activities that promote pleasure, pride,

    and a sense of purpose

  • Plan enjoyable activities

  • Spend time in quiet, peaceful places

  • Invest in hobbies, build mastery

  • Improve personal hygiene, dress to impress, try a new look/style

  • Invest in friendships, socialization

  • Engage in spirituality/religion/sources of inspiration-hope-meaning

  • Seek out/spend time with people who encourage you

  • Explore new places, try new things

  • Other: