WHAT TO DO ABOUT STRESS - THE 30 POINT PLAN

by Craig Lock **
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1. Be positive- see problems as opportunities. Have goals and visions. Have a
positive mental attitude.
2. Play sports and step up your exercise.
3. Talk things over with someone.
4. Determine what causes you stress and try to eliminate it.
5. Become physically fit.
6. Balance work, home/family and recreation.
7. Enjoy your play and relaxation- it is precious time! Learn to delegate- don't
try to do everything yourself.
8. Get adequate sleep and rest
9. Allow yourself some relaxation and meditation time every day.
10. Learn relaxation techniques: systematic ways to relax.
11. Give yourself time to think.
12. Know your limits and your symptoms of stress...and how to relieve them.
Learn to say 'no' to others' excessive demands on you. Don't say "yes" when You
mean "no".
13. "Coast" if necessary.
14. Worry only about that which can be changed by you. I like the quotation
which goes something like this: "Accept that which cannot be changed by you and
let God give me the wisdom to know the difference." I often do not follow this
rule.
15. Use your imagination to reduce your stress levels. Be creative.
16. Learn to switch off thinking about work when you get home.
17. Think about your diet and eat nutritious food.
18. Learn to plan your time better.
19. Learn to recognize and to accept your limitations as well as the limitations
(and faults) of others.
20. Learn to have FUN: you must be able to enjoy your work.
21. Learn to praise others and be positive,
22. Learn to tolerate and to forgive.
23. Learn to avoid unnecessary competition: you don't have to be the best at
everything.
24. Learn to confide in others.
25. Learn to accept what can't be changed in others, eg.. personality or
decisions.
26. Learn to accept that some things aren't as important to others as they are
to you.
27. Learn to delegate.
28. Learn to recognize stress. Do not become so accustomed to feeling stress
that it becomes a normal part of your life.
29. Have trust in other people.
And finally, no matter how stressful or hopeless your situation may
appear to be...
30. Have FAITH IN YOURSELF AND ESPECIALLY IN GOD, The Spirit of the Universe
that things ill eventually work out for you.

Just know that a Supreme Being (Infinite Intelligence or Life Force) has a plan
for your life and it is to do good deeds,make a difference in the world and
make the most of your amazing potential.

Do all this and watch your stress levels drastically reduce.

YOU CAN DO IT

Craig Lock



Authors Note:

Craig Lock has written extensively on the subject of personal success, as well
as
doing much studying in the field of self help. This short extract is from his
first
published book HANDBOOK FOR SURVIVAL

Craig's various books (fiction and non-fiction) are available from:
http://www.nzenterprise.com/writer/books.html
and
http://www.novelty-gift.com/

Creative Writing Course
http://www.nzenterprise.com/writer/creative.html

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