Yoga Parenting: More Joy, Less Stress

Saturday, August 29, 2009

How do you cope during tough times?

This has been on my mind for some time and is probably has on yours...too many people are suffering from the economic crisis going on around us. My wife was reading a headline about there being another real estate crash coming. I didn't even want her to read the article as it is too depressing. If you feel the same, try these helpful tips:

Ways to Cope during Tough Times

Deciding how to manage stress during these difficult economic times is critical for both mental and physical health. These simple ideas can help provide relief.

Take Care of Yourself

Be Grateful

Be Social

Get Out and Exercise

Laugh

Look Forward to Something

Take a News Fast

Know the Symptoms of Clinical Depression

  • Difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much;
  • Inability to concentrate, "think straight," or make decisions;
  • Pessimism and hopelessness about the future;
  • Loss of appetite or overeating;
  • Increased irritability or crying;
  • Increased agitation or loss of energy;
  • Undoubtedly we are experiencing some of the toughest times our nation has faced in decades. Although it's easy to become filled with anxiety as we ponder all the doom and gloom around us, it's also no secret that positive thoughts affect quality of life. Try one or more of these stress remedies and see how it makes you feel.

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