Some do’s and don’ts of stress.

D

on’t put off relaxing(use some of the physical relaxation adjuncts like music, autogenic training,yoga,transcendental meditation,saunas,steam baths, social clubs, recreational reading etc)

A

void self medication with tranqulisers, coffee, nicotine or alcohol.

W

ork off stress using physical activity (light physical games and sports, odd jobs in the house, school etc)

G

et enough sleep as far as possible without sleeping pills.

R

est whenever you are sick and don’t flog yourself.

L

earn to accept what you cannot change (Don’t cry over spilt milk or bang your head against a brick wall-all you will get is a headache)

L

earn and practice to agree rather than disagree and avoid entrenching interpersonal conflicts especially with close associates in the family, at school and at work.

K

now when you’re tired and rest.

P

lan your day ahead and schedule your chores realistically. The only work that remains undone at the end of the day is that which was not planned for.

B

e a better time manager and leave time buffers between commitments for unexpected emergencies.