To do this we have developed several activities,
to help us get in touch with our inner self. That
part of us that makes us unique, unlike anyone else
on this planet. We willstart with one that will help
us see just how well we know our selves.
Many of us have lost our SELF in the course of our
lives, because we gradually let 'who we are', be determined
by 'roles' we have in connection with others- such
as daughter, wife, son, husband, teacher, parent etc.
Here is a game to help us get back in touch with who
we are. The self we our without taking into consideration
our role in any other relationship.
Keep repeating this, writing the list as it grows
until you have reached at least 10 sentences. Now
go back and check off the ones known by some one else
besides just you.
You may be surprised by how many qualities or talents
you have that those closest to you do not even realize.
Or maybe you are having a hard time thinking of anything
at all. The longer it has been since you were your
SELF, the more difficult it will be. Sometimes it
is so long since we have thought of ourselves as 'smart'
or 'a good dancer' or 'musical' 'artistic'. You may
feel that you have lost those qualities forever, or
that you never had them. That you are doomed to the
land of non-existence.
But don't stress over it. …… You are there… inside
you. … YOU ARE.
ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM BURNOUT?
Answer these questions to find out if your attitude
is to blame:
1.Do you pressured to succeed all the time?
2.Do you feel the need to create excitement or
drama in your life repeatedly, to keep from feeling
bored, or boring?
3.Is one area in your life disproportionately important
to you?
4Do you feel distant and out of touch with the
people around you?
5.Are you unable to relax?
6.Once you have taken a stand on an issue are you
flexible?
7.Do you identify so closely with your activities
that if they fall apart, you do too?
8.Do you stress over preserving your image?
9Do you take yourself too seriously?
10.Are your goals unclear, shifting back and forth
between long-range and immediate?
STRESS MANAGEMENT TOOLS
1.Deep Breathing Exercises
2.Aerobic Exercises
3.Meditation
4.Competitive Sports
5.Imagery
6.Progressive Relaxation
7.Biofeedback
8.Isometric Exercises
9.Calisthenics
10.Balanced diet and nutrition
11.Acupressure
12.Massage
13.Herbal & Aromatherapy
STRESS MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR WORK
1.Make it a point to leave your work area whenever
possible for lunch or short breaks
2.Create variety in your work so things do not
become routine, or try doing old things new way.
3.Look for creative ways to use your work skills
or seek training to broaden your professional knowledge.
4.Make your work area stimulating and attractive
with more light, bright colors, plants, and pictures
that catch the eye. Keep your work area organized
and clean.
5.Develop a support system with colleagues at work
that emphasizes problem-solving and mutual support
instead of airing complaints.
6.Learn detached concern: That is, how to care
about your work and the job that you are doing,
but not
get so emotionally involved that you take it home
with you.
7.Get in the habit of doing your paperwork immediately
rather than letting it build up.
8.Give and request positive feedback to counter
an absence of feedback or criticism when something
goes wrong.
STRESS MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR HOME
1.Actively pursue a hobby or leisure interest that
is a pleasant distraction from work.
2.Develop a non-work relationships and spend time
with people who have nothing to do with our work.
3.Implement a healthy, non self-abusive and enjoyable
"decompression routine" to defuse work stresses
and frustrations before coming home.
4.Learn and practice sound money management so
you do not have to unnecessarily work harder (or
take another job) just to keep up.
5.Do not bring work home with you, or, if that
is not possible, at least significantly reduce it.
6.Reduce TV viewing time. It will help you become
more active and find other things to do.P>7.Keep
your self physically fit with regular exercise and
good eating habits
8.Avoid using drugs (i.e. alcohol, caffeine, stimulants,
nicotine or nonessential prescription medications)
to cope.
9.Communicate with your support system and spend
time actively involved in fun activities with them.
10.Spend quality time with your SELF. Keep in touch
with your feelings. When you are feeling upset,
find out why, and what you can do about it. Sometimes
the answer will be nothing. When that is the case,
Acknowledge that it bothers you, but it is out of
your control, and LET IT GO!
BE GOOD TO YOURSELF
WARM FUZZIES are things that make us feel warm
and fuzzy all over. We all have things that make
us feel good. Daisies are my thing. I can't remember
a time in my life that I didn't love daisies. When
I was very young, I always included a daisy or two
in all of my early drawings (the happy ones).
Make a list of all the things that make you feel
warm and fuzzy.
Try to give yourself at least one of these things
everyday.
Now take a moment to laugh
You can find more information on many of these
topics in the Spa Room, as well as finding many
more activities here in the WORKSHOP at CROSSROADS
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