Dealing With Stress
Dealing With Stress （あるページからの引用。）
Stress can cause physical, emotional, and behavioral disorders that affect your health, well being, peace of mind, and your personal and professional relationships. Some suggestions for reducing or controlling stress include:
Be realistic
If you feel overwhelmed by certain activities, learn to say NO. You may be taking on more responsibility than you can or should handle.
Don't try to be superhuman
Don't expect perfection from yourself or others. And don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it.
Meditate
Spending 10 to 20 minutes of quiet reflection each day may bring relief from chronic stress as well as increase your tolerance to it.
Visualize
Picture how you could manage a stressful situation more successfully.
Do one thing at a time
Pick one urgent task, and take up the next one only after you finish the first.
Exercise
20 to 30 minutes of physical activity several times a week benefits both the body and the mind.
Share your feelings
Find love, support, and guidance from friends and loved ones. Don't try to cope alone.
Go easy with criticism
You may expect too much of yourself and others. Try not to have unrealistic expectations of the person who is ill or of other members of the household, who may also be under stress.
Seek professional help when you need it
It may be helpful to talk with your doctor, spiritual advisor, or employee assistance professional if stress is controlling your life. They may have tools that will help you or refer you to a psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, or other qualified counselor who can help you learn to cope.
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