' 50 WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS.

1. Get up 15 minutes early.
2. Prepare for the morning the night before.

3. Don't rely on your memory ... write things down.

4. Repair things that don't work properly.

5. Make duplicate keys.

6. Say "no" more often.

7. Set priorities in your life.

8. Avoid negative people.

9. Always make copies of important papers.

10. Ask for help with jobs you dislike.

11. Break large tasks into bite sized pieces.

12. Look at problems as challenges.

13. Smile more.

14. Be prepared for rain.

15. Schedule a play time into everyday.

16. Avoid tight fitting clothing.

17. Take a bubble bath.

18. Believe in yourself.

19. Visualize yourself winning.

20. Develop a sense of humor.

21. Stop thinking tomorrow will be a better day.

22. Have goals for yourself.

23. Say hello to a stranger.

24. Look up at the stars.

25. Practice breathing slowly.

26. Do brand new things.

27. Stop a bad habit.

28. Take stock of your achievements.

29. Do it today.

30. Strive for excellence, not perfection.

31. Look at a work of art.

32. Maintain your weight.

33. Plant a tree.

34. Stand up and stretch.

35. Always have a plan B.

36. Learn a new doodle.

37. Learn to meet your own needs.

38. Become a better listener.

39. Know your limitations and let others know.

40. Throw a paper airplane.

41. Exercise every day.

42. Get to work early.

43. Clean out one closet.

44. Take a different route to work.

45. Leave work early (with permission).

46. Remember you always have options.

47. Quit trying to "fix" other people.

48. Get enough sleep.

49. Praise other people.

50. Relax. Take each day one day at a time... you have the rest of your life to live.

O Alex deu-me, a mim e à Vera, um papel (igual ao da imagem) com estas 50 dicas para lidar com o stress. Sorri o tempo todo! No fim, ele disse "vocês tiveram exactamente a mesma reacção ao ler isto". Claro, não seríamos nós soulmates ;) Achei lovely, por isso colei o papel à parte da mesa de cabeceira para onde olho todos os dias antes de dormir e ao acordar. Não que precise muito, a maioria das coisas aí descritas já eu faço (excepto a parte do exercício físico, ahah), e até sou uma pessoa bem calma e pacífica, peace&love. De qualquer forma, há sempre, sempre, coisas a melhorar. Já tenho aqui umas quantas: dizer que "não" mais vezes, parar um mau hábito (o próximo vai ser fumar, já ando a reduzir, prometo!!), plantar uma árvore, mandar um avião de papel ao ar, e todos os que incluem fazer exercício!

Thank You Alex. :)