Coping Techniques For Stress

• Cognitive Restructuring-substituting negative, self-defeating thoughts with positive, affirming thoughts, changing perceptions of stressors from threatening to non-threatening.
• Behavior Modification- the adoption of assertive behaviors to increase self-esteem and decrease the likelihood of perceived stress.
• Journal Writing- expression of thoughts, feelings, memories, and ideas in written form, either prose or poetry, to increase self-awareness.
• Art Therapy- the creative use of art to provide for nonverbal expression and communication through which to foster self-awareness and personal growth.
• Humor Therapy- the use of humor or comedy to relieve a stressful situation; self-parody is thought to be the most effective.
• Creative Problem Solving- utilizing creative abilities to describe a problem, generate ideas, select and refine solution, implement the solution, and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Time Management- the prioritization, scheduling, and execution of daily responsibilities to a level of personal satisfaction. Effective time management does not mean you have more time; it means you make better use of the time you have.
• Social Support Groups- those groups of friends, family members, and others whose company acts to buffer against and dissipate the negative effects of stress.

Other Techniques

• Hobbies
• Prayer
• Spirituality
• Forgiveness
• Goal Setting
• Regular Physical Activity
• Healthy Diet