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Stress Mastery Rx #10

By Dr. Jack Singer

The next time you feel any negative emotion (overwhelmed, depressed, irritated, impatient, or hopeless), list the specific thoughts that went through your mind just before you felt that emotion. This is the first step in recovering from your stress.

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Stress Mastery Rx #9

By Dr. Jack Singer

Recognize that you are not a prisoner of past programming. Just because you heard negative comments from your parents and others, does not make those statements accurate. You can choose to disregard them, and you can decide not to repeat them to yourself. Instead, repeat healthy, optimistic thoughts to yourself daily.

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Stress Mastery Rx # 5

By Dr. Jack Singer

One of the most effective and oftentimes free ways to reduce stress it simply to get and stay fit. Run, bike, swim, walk with your dog, kids, spouse or friend and enjoy the fresh air and scenery. Or find a great place close to home to hike each week. Aerobic (heart rate increasing) exercise releases endorphins. Other ways to benefit from exercise are dancing, gardening, or raking leaves. You don’t have to engage in vigorous activity to benefit.

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