Stress Management

Stress! That word alone can elicit a physical response. If you're feeling overwhelmed and need support, consider reaching out to a counselor in Flower Mound or Southlake near me. School is in full swing, and believe it or not, the holidays are around the corner. With that in mind, I thought this month, it might be good to talk about stress management. So, below are five “A’s” to stress management.

Avoid unnecessary stress:

Avoiding all stressors is not healthy, but there are a number of stressors that can be eliminated.

• Learn to say “no”

• Avoid people or places that stress you out and can be avoided

• Take control of your environment

• Avoid “hot button” topics

• Trim down your to do list

Alter the situation

If you can’t avoid a stress, try to alter it. Find out what you can do to change things so it doesn’t present itself in the future.

• Be more assertive

• Time management

• Be willing to compromise

• Express your feelings

Adapt the stressor

If you can’t change the stressor, change yourself.

• Reframe the problems

• Look at the big picture

• Adjust your standards

• Focus on the positives

Accept the things you can’t change

Acceptance is hard, but it is easier than protesting against something that you can’t change.

• Don’t try to control the uncontrollable

• Share your feelings

• Learn to forgive

Adopt a healthy lifestyle

If you make time for regular fun and relaxation, stressors won’t go away, but they will be easier to handle when they do come.

• Exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet

• Reduce caffeine and sugar

• Get enough sleep

• Set aside relaxation time and do something you enjoy everyday

• Connect with others

“The habits that took years to build do not take a day to change.” –Susan Powter

Reach out to one of our therapists at Pineapple Counseling in Flower Mound, TX or Southlake, TX today!