Tips for Managing or
Eliminating Stress

Exercise:

• Work out regularly to relax your body and your mind.

Relax your muscles:

• Release the tension in your muscles by stretching and practice good sleep habits.

Practice deep breathing:

• Sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes, and take deep breaths for several minutes to reduce pressure.

Eat well:

• Eat a well-balanced diet to help improve your moods and feel better.

Slow down:

• Look for ways to slow down in every day moments (i.e. driving in the slower lane on the highway).

Take a break:

• Plan some downtime to give your mind a break from stress.

Make time for hobbies:

• Set aside time for things you enjoy.
• Enjoy family leisure. Download Temple University Collaborative’s Leisure Education Toolkit for Parents with Mental Illness.

Talk about your problems:

• Talk to others about what is bothering you to alleviate some of your personal burden.

Go easy on yourself:

• Realize that it’s impossible to achieve perfection in every aspect of life and practice laughter to minimize stress.

Eliminate your triggers:

• Recognize what are the biggest causes of stress in your life and try to eliminate or reduce those triggers.
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