Christian ways to reduce Stress

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†♫†♥Sherileigh1969†
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Post by †♫†♥Sherileigh1969† » Sun May 13, 2007 9:00 pm

36 Christian Ways to Reduce Stress
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say "No," to projects/activities that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and un-clutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you to do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K. M. S. (Keep Mouth Shut.) This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough exercise.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write thoughts and inspirations down.
22. Everyday, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until its time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good "Thank you Jesus!"
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but yourself not at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before.

1. Make up your mind to be happy - learn to find pleasure in simple things.
2. Make the best of circumstances. No one has everything and everyone has something of sorrow.
3. Don't take yourself too seriously.
4. Don't let criticism worry you - you can't please everybody.
5. Don't let your neighbors set your standards - be yourself.
6. Do things you enjoy doing but stay out of debt.
7. Don't borrow trouble. Imaginary things are harder to bear than actual ones.
8. Since hate poisons the soul, don't cherish enmities and grudges. Avoid people who make you unhappy.
9. Have many interests. If you can't travel, read about places.
10. Don't hold post-mortems or spend time brooding over sorrows and mistakes.
11. Don't be the one who never gets over things.
12. Keep busy at something. A very busy person never has time to be unhappy.

- Robert Louis Stevenson
Jesus is my Rock
Music is my Sanity.

QueenEsther
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Post by QueenEsther » Mon May 14, 2007 5:29 pm

sheri, I don't normally post anything but I really enjoyed reading your posts and it sounds like you are very close with the lord. Many of the topics could really help people.I think that it is really sad that people have so much anger towards you.They feel as if you are trying to shove it down their throat,but if they don't want to hear about god then don't read your posts.I believe everyone does deserve the right to make their own choices.Sheri is just trying to give some uplifting words of encouragement.Keep doing what you are doing sheri.

pianorose
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Post by pianorose » Tue May 15, 2007 5:51 pm

This is very good. I agree with Renee. Not everyone will like what you right but then they don't HAVE TO read it. Sometimes so many posts in one day under the same heading may be a little much. Spread them out like a daily reading. Just a suggestion.

Guest

Post by Guest » Tue May 15, 2007 8:23 pm

Hey, I'm not a Christian but I can delegate and eat right and go to bed on time...?

Guest

Post by Guest » Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:21 am

Sherileigh1969 - your post would have been so much better if you did entitle it: "Ways to Reduce Stress".

The 36 Steps to reduce stress you wrote apply to everybody, regardless of what religion or faith they believe in. These steps are not christian ways, but just "Ways to Reduce Stress".

Dixiesmom
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Re: Christian ways to reduce Stress

Post by Dixiesmom » Sat Sep 07, 2013 6:05 pm

I enjoyed reading these. And, they do apply to everyone. If I could do a quarter of these things, I can only imagine how much better off I would be.

csimmons
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Re: Christian ways to reduce Stress

Post by csimmons » Fri Oct 18, 2013 6:08 pm

These are excellent suggestions! Thank you for the list. It helps a LOT! :)

lindabmac
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Re: Christian ways to reduce Stress

Post by lindabmac » Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:29 am

Pace yourself. When I get in a hurry to finish a task, I pay for it everytime. Going at your own speed
is always a good idea. It lessens your chance of having stress and anxiety


Take a walk when your are trying to solve a problem or just want to enjoy nature. Taking a walk
is a way that I can be with and talk to God. Remember, He is constantly with you.Remember the footsteps in the sand.

Leave behind problems that you cannot solve. Leave these problems in God's hands.

Remember to pray every day. You do not need to be in a church or kneeling down. You can pray to God anywhere and anytime.
Chicadee

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