"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another."
-William James
Practice mind and body treatments or activites
Yoga
Meditation
Exercise
Plan to get plenty of sleep and maintain a healthy diet
Make time for activities that bring you joy
Try mental reframing: take a negative thought and make it positive
Practice deep breathing during stressful/anxious moments
Give back to your community by helping others
Stay in touch with your emotions and practice appropriate responses
Practice mindfulness & focus on the present moment
Identify a support system and stay connected
Maintain healthy relationships - surround yourself with positive people
Resource: Truman Medical Center
Truman Medical Center created a page filled with resources for anyone who needs to take a few minutes to mentally escape from any stress or anxiety that is going on in their lives. Taking brief mental vacations can really assist in regulating our stress responses and help our minds and bodies to calm down.
Please click on their logo and take the time to practice some of these strategies.