Simplify your
life. An uncomplicated life is inherently less stressful.
Exercise
daily. Taking time to get your heart going is not only good
for your body but good for your mind and your soul.
Remember nothing
is permanent. Everything changes. Bad times eventually
end. So do the good times. The ability to not become
attached to the good things and not stress out over the bad things
is called equanimity. Its not indifference. Its
flexibility based on acceptance of how things are.
Eliminate all
tolerations. All of them. Start by making a list of
all the things you just tolerate in your life and then eliminate
them one by one.
No. Its a
powerful word and a powerful stress reducer. Before
committing to something or to someone, ask yourself, "will
this create more stress in my life?" If you answer to
this is "yes" consider saying "no"!
Identify your
values -- then reflect on these weekly. When you follow your
true bearings stress has no where to take hold.
Take time
to develop closeness with others Your ability to
develop mutually supportive relationships is a key skill in
responding to stress.
Yoga, Structured
Meditation Practice, Tai Chi and other skills will help you
"floss your brain." Learn these skills.
Practice daily. Practice with others weekly.
These 1-page briefings contain strategies and tips like the one
above for increasing the effectiveness of your supervision.
G. Scott Graham, MS, LADC, LCS
Clinical Supervisor / Life Coach / Adventure-based Trainer
