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Stress relievers.... there is more~ but here is 36 suggestions!

Check these out and do as many as you can in an effort to reduce stress in your life.

1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No, to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you to do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamp s, etc.,
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough exercise.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write thoughts and inspirations down.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you, Jesus!'
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but yourself not at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general mana ger of the universe.
36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before.

Posted by Rosemary Brooks -Mother & Daughter (866)-750-8282 on 04/13/2008 02:31 PM

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14 Comments on Stress relievers.... there is more~ but here is 36 suggestions!

Rosemary thanks for this list. I have printed it out and tapped it to my printer. I could have really used this last week, but now I will have my reminder everytime I look at my printer which causes me stress.

04/13/2008 02:38 PM

by Orlando & Lake Mary Real Estate Expert, Heather Joubran (RE/MAX Central Realty)

Excellent reminders--and simple/free to implement. Great post!

04/13/2008 02:50 PM

by DALIA KIBBY (KEYES COMPANY)

Heather ~ you are funny. Don't you know that if you KICK the printer it will not give you anymore trouble (at least for 2 weeks and 2 days). Then you'll have to repeat your last action...... smile

04/13/2008 02:51 PM

by Rosemary Brooks -Mother & Daughter (866)-750-8282 (Family Realty Group - 866-750-8282)

Dalia ~ simple is good, but sometimes hard to follow!

04/13/2008 02:53 PM

by Rosemary Brooks -Mother & Daughter (866)-750-8282 (Family Realty Group - 866-750-8282)

Rosemary ~ These are all good tips. I believe that a lot of people could learn from your list - especially the talk less and listen more. <smile>

04/13/2008 03:59 PM

by Darleen McCullen, Broker-Raleigh, NC Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty - www.darleenmc.com)

Rosemary....these are excellent. thank you for putting these out there.

04/13/2008 04:13 PM

by Pam Winterbauer ~ 2006 REALTOR® of the Year (Windermere Welcome Home)

Thanks I needed that! Time with the kids can be double-edged but it is a great way to spend time.

Your Friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

04/14/2008 07:21 AM

by Charles McDonald / Your Trusted Broker for Charlottesville Real Estate (RE/MAX Assured Properties)

Charles ~ I know what you mean. I have been trying that one and it always seems to send me into more stress before its over!! Then the stress is gone when I can get little Ms Breanna in her room to play and talk to her toys a little.

04/14/2008 09:12 AM

by Rosemary Brooks -Mother & Daughter (866)-750-8282 (Family Realty Group - 866-750-8282)

Great list Rosemary. I love 1,11,16,23-26. And pray for me. I am getting better with 2. The way this business is going,Lord knows we need to spend more time with him. Great post.

04/14/2008 07:42 PM

by Lanre Folayan "Buy a home in Washington,DC" (EXIT PREMIER REALTY)

Lanre ~ you got it. This is why I am sharing..... God is the answer.

04/14/2008 09:31 PM

by Rosemary Brooks -Mother & Daughter (866)-750-8282 (Family Realty Group - 866-750-8282)

Rosemary, thanks for visiting my blog. You should know I'm from Tracy, so when I saw that in your signature I got excited! I have had friends in Stockton for years and years. I understand they are having a sale on real estate there right now. May you get your share of the business!

04/18/2008 12:47 AM

by Benjamin Clark - Exclusive BUYER'S AGENT - Salt Lake City, Utah (Homebuyer Representation, Inc.)

great post! its nice to remember that we do have some sort of control with how we react to things. we can't control anything other than our reactions. Have a great weekend!

04/18/2008 07:09 PM

by Liisa Small (Placer Title)

Benjamin ~ Thanks for letting me know that you are from Tracy. I bit it has changed a bit since you were here. Maybe one day I can send some pictures to you. I hope to get my share of this business and soon!!!

04/19/2008 02:10 PM

by Rosemary Brooks -Mother & Daughter (866)-750-8282 (Family Realty Group - 866-750-8282)

Liisa ~ I like that you have 2 ii in your name! different. I must admit that sometimes I don't feel like I have control of my reactions! Working on it.

04/19/2008 02:11 PM

by Rosemary Brooks -Mother & Daughter (866)-750-8282 (Family Realty Group - 866-750-8282)

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