Christian Ways to Reduce Stress
Christian Ways to Reduce Stress
Ten years ago a co-worker gave me this list and I have kept a copy of it on my desk ever since. It is still relevant today and I hope you find it helpful on this “Feel Good Friday”
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Pray
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Go to bed on time
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Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed
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Say, “no” to projects that won’t fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health
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Simplify and unclutter your life
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Less is more (although one is often not enough, two are often too many
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Allow extra time to do things and to get to places
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Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don’t lump the hard things all together
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Take one day at a time
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Separate worries from concern. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can’t do anything about a situation, forget it.
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Live within your budget; don’t use credit cards for ordinary purchases
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Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
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K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut) This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble
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Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line (there’s an app for that now)
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Get enough rest
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Eat right
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Get organized so everything has its place
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Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life
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Write down thoughts and inspirations
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Every day, find time to be alone
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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
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Make friends with Godly people
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Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good “Thank you Jesus!”
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Laugh
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Laugh some more
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Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all
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Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can)
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Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most)
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Sit on your ego
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Talk less; listen more
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Slow down
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Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe
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Every night before bed, think of one thing you’re grateful for that you’ve never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)
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I hope your day is as beautiful as you are!
Amen!
These points are all spot on! Thanks for the reminder!
You are most welcome my dear!
WoW!
Nice!
Keep it up..(BLMgirl)
thank you.
Love this list! All of them are so helpful. Love that keep your mouth shut one. 😉
yes, sometimes a zipped lip keeps the peace in the family!
Really great reminders – I’m going to keep a few of them close to heart – giving my worries to God and keeping my mouth shut especially!
Thanks, sometimes a closed mouth is the best solution to any situation!