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February 1, 2022 By Joyce Weiss Leave a Comment

Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress | 3

Are you ready for more ideas on how to use self-care practices to reduce your stress?

This is the third article in the series: Self-Care: Take Care of Yourself

This week you’ll discover:

Examples of self-care
A list of self-care practices to reduce your inner stress
Links for articles 1 and 2 are at the end of the article

Examples of Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress

Everyone has his or her definition of self-care. Some ideas cost money and at times you’ll find activities that are free and bring you more sustained joy.

Consider a manicure or massage or any other pampering activity. It might seem indulgent for some of you. Yet, if the activity helps you de-stress and carve time for yourself, it counts!

Taking a walk or riding your bike doesn’t cost you money. Walking counts if it brings you satisfaction. If not, find another activity that suits you better.

The idea is to find self-care practices to reduce your stress that provides just enough calm to help you get through the day and wake up in a better mood tomorrow.

Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress

The following is well researched and linked to a longer life:

Exercise: People who exercise between two and eight hours per week throughout their lives reduced their risk of dying by 20 to 36 percent.
Finding Purpose: Having a strong life purpose is associated with decreased mortality rates.
Diet: Finding a good nutritionist helps you discover what kind of diet is best for your needs and health.
Sleep: Too-little sleep (less than seven hours per night) is linked with higher mortality rates.
Getting Outside: Spending time outdoors is associated with a lower mortality rate.

Links to Previous Articles About Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Inner Stress

Self-Care Article 1

Self-Care Article 2

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May 18, 2014 By Joyce Weiss 2 Comments

Why Burnout Can be Good for You

I hope that I got your attention with this title. We all know that burnout can be very harmful if we don’t pay attention to our stress levels. We get sick or even chronic illness “suddenly” appear in our life. There are times when burnout can be a positive indication… to listen to your body and most importantly…decide what you NEED to change in your life.

I’m starting Arianna Huffington’s new book, Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating A Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder. She talks about the importance of looking at our life and the time that we actually spend taking care of our needs. I will report back to you after I read it.

In the mean time please look at my short video on “New Facts About Stress.” Click here to view the video. Let me know what speaks to you and how you have learned to take care of yourself after you have burned out. All you have to do is go to the bottom on this blog post and there is a comment section for you to place your words of wisdom.

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August 22, 2012 By Joyce Weiss 1 Comment

Is Stress in the Workplace Killing YOU?

I recently received this interesting message from MastersDegreeOnLine.Org who gave me permission to use their image in my blog.

My clients ask me how they can reduce stress at work and gain more control in their life.
This blog post will give you some new facts about stress that may encourage you to see how important it is to take care of YOU!!

YES…even at work. Hey, if you don’t take care of yourself…who will? Got you there, didn’t I? 🙂

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December 13, 2011 By Joyce Weiss Leave a Comment

Stress Facts: Is Your Enthusiasm For Work Flickering Out? Reignite the Flame!

Are your coworkers under so much pressure they’re erupting like volcanoes? Do you see people around you turning into pessimists? Are they waiting for the overwhelming situations to just go away?

Burnout is a general erosion of the spirit. It occurs when its victims have been worn out physically and emotionally as a result of long term stress … However, burnout is also a time for deep reflection to make major changes.
or the overwhelming situations to just go away?

10 TIPS TO KEEP THE FLAME BURNING

It took us a long time to form these negative habits, so it may take some time to make life changing choices. These ideas will take you back to the basics. Find the one idea that “speaks to you” and take some action. Are you ready?

1. Find a hobby.

Talk to people who have achieved balance in their lives and find out what activities they’ve added to enrich their lives. What activities have you wanted to experience? Now is the time to discover them – not when you retire.

2. Take a class for fun in order to add something different to your life.

A benefit from taking a new class is that you will meet people who have the same interests as you. If you are thinking that you don’t have the time, ask yourself…”If not now, then when?”

3. Volunteer for a cause that means something to you.

I hear many success stories of people finding new opportunities after they give their time and attention to others. Studies show that people tend to be happier when they help others.

4. Eat right and exercise.

Do these for the right reasons. Find a nutritionist or health coach who will support you to make behavioral changes that are stopping you from feeling as good as you can. It usually takes only a few sessions.

5. Rest.

I don’t mean hide. Your body may need some extra time to heal. So take the time, just don’t use it as an excuse to stay away from others.

6. Concentrate on what is in front of your nose.

If you’re taking a walk, notice what’s in front of you. If you’re at home, notice the person you’re talking to. Do your best to turn off your self talk about work.

7. Suggest holding team meetings to discuss what everyone in the organization can do together.

Are teams working together or waiting for the stress to go away?

The new norm is doing more with less. Strategize fresh ideas on how the team can work better than ever before.

8. Learn how to be authentic and share your thoughts with others.

This tip is a real burnout buster. People who are straightforward experience less stress. Instead of wasting hours during the night thinking of what you should have said to someone, just do it. Be Direct with Respect® is a skill that is well worth learning!

Look at the my Communicate with Impact! online course to stay connected with Joyce and get great results.

9. Discover the necessity of positive humor at work and at home.

Positive humor lightens the stress of impossible tasks. Humor’s not a luxury in our lives anymore, it’s become a necessity.

10. Discover what values are important to you.

The qualities you consider most significant will have a tremendous impact on your life.

Which ones need immediate attention? Could it be personal solitude, creativity, family, social welfare, freedom, or independence? Balance is the key to re-igniting your energy.

REIGNITE YOUR ENERGY!

Abraham Lincoln said, “People are just about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

Burnout is a time for us to look within ourselves and find what is missing in our lives. With some introspection and change, we can rekindle our vitality and move on to more exciting times. And one last thing… make sure to enjoy the journey!

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Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
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