COLUMN: Think ahead to pare down holiday stress

Wausau Daily Herald

For many parents, the holiday season brings an unwelcome "gift": stress . With so many places to go, presents to buy and things to get done, ...



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Health Suffers In Bad Economy

WMUR

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Wenger gives Gibbs backing

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Frenchman Clichy set for a month on the sidelines following a stress fracture to his lower back. Gibbs had a first-team run at the back end of last season ...

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How do I change the way that I respond to stress and lower my stress level?
Q. I have developed some not exactly healthy methods to deal with stress, including smoking. I mention it because needing to have a smoke is one of the biggest indicator I'm under too much stress. Work, money, eating right, difficult people, traffic, things breaking down around the house, negative news, etc... I don't necessarily want to be able to handle more stress. I've started a journal where I have noted the things that I find stressful, and have rated them according to how stressful they are and how much control I have over them. I am open to any answers, even pollyanna & (non-fundie) religious ones. I'm looking for advice on what the path towards better stress management really entails. Any good books you could suggest, too. Thank… [cont.]
Asked by PortWine - Mon Aug 21 17:56:59 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Exercise is a proven method of relieving stress. Regular exercise will make you less stress prone in general, and exercise after a stressful incident may help you relax. Massage is surprisingly effective too - I really recommend this myself - though it can be expensive to book a course professionally. But well worth it! And 'Chill-out' type music. I know these are all very obvious - but they do all work well.
Answered by Rose - Mon Aug 21 18:05:16 2006

What are good ways to relieve stress while preparing for a camping trip?
Q. Me and my husband go camping three to four times during the summer. I always seem to get really stressed out right before the trip. There is just some much to do, packing, cooking, etc. The stress seems to put a negative spin on the trip. It takes me a while to relax once we get out there. I'm looking for any tips that might make getting ready to go camping easier and less stressful.
Asked by Star - Fri Jul 24 11:11:10 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Store as much as you can already packed. We keep 2 'camping tubs' ready to go- one for the kitchen, one for everything else (tarps, stakes, lantern, ax, games, rope, spare toiletries, etc.. Everything was washed after last use, and packed so it does not get smelly or nasty between uses. Some is in plastic bags, some wrapped in paper, etc. Checklists lay on the top of the stuff ready for a quick review. The checklists note the things that might have an expiration date, and what we need to add- like food. The tent, sleeping bags, etc. are stored in loose pillowcases between trips, and go into their own duffel bags when it is time to go. Streamline personal stuff. Each person has 2 duffel bags- one holds their sleeping bag, sheet, sleeping… [cont.]
Answered by Madkins007 - Fri Jul 24 20:20:04 2009

Where can I find a good printable stress test to use in a class?
Q. I teach a group of mentally ill adults at a treatment center. Tomorrows topic is stress management. Can anyone tell me where I can find a good, simple stress assessment?
Asked by jaynellekenney - Tue Apr 21 00:19:55 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Do you have to administer it or are they capable of answering simple quiz questions? I googled it and found a helpful link with many quizzes.
Answered by Brianna - Tue Apr 21 00:24:24 2009