Thursday, October 18, 2007

Gone, But (Hopefully) Not Forgotten!

I am leaving you with this post over which to ponder. Nahhh...not leaving for good; just for a few days. I have a lot to do and unless I disable this computer, I'll not get a lot done.
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So, while I'm away, and if you feel the desire to visit, you can read over the list of ways to reduce stress and see which you need to be working on and which you've accomplished.
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The items on the list of which are relevant to improvement in my life are marked with red asterisks...the more asterisks....the more improvement needed!
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Until I return, stay well and safe!
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CHRISTIAN WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS
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1. Pray*****
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2. Go to bed on time.
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3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
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4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.**
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5. Delegate tasks to capable others.***
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6. Simplify and un-clutter your life.*****
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7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)*
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8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
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9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.***
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10. Take one day at a time.***
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11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it!*****
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12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
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13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
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14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.**********
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15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.*****
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16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
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17. Get enough rest.
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18. Eat right.**********
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19. Get organized so everything has its place.**********
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20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
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21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.****
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22. Every day, find time to be alone.***
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23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.***
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24. Make friends with Godly people.
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25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.**
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26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good "Thank you Jesus."*****
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27. Laugh.
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28. Laugh some more!*****
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29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.****
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30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
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31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
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32. Sit on your ego.
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33. Talk less; listen more.
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34. Slow down.
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35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.**
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36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before.*
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GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31)

11 comments:

crabby old man said...

If I posted this it would look like I bled to death, with all the red.

WomanHonorThyself said...

aw thanks for the tips..and hurry back!:)

The Lowest Rated Blog said...

Inspired

Thanks for all the tips [on the list there is one I must implement TODAY]. Have a good time off [and just keep your computer switch in the O F F position]. Have a fine Texas week.

cfs

Mike Minzes said...

Great list!!! One to live by!

Anonymous said...

thanks for the wonderful tips! i've printed them to keep them in front of me so i won't be tempted to "forget" them...

Terri@SteelMagnolia said...

I LOVE IT!!

I have a hard time w/ KMS!!
Ask Mikey!

Anonymous said...

There are some good tips. I need to work on soo many of them. I think I will print out and put them on my frig, next to my desk, and maybe somewhere in the car. I especially like the ones about forgiving and be kind to the unkind.Hope you make good use of your time "off."

Paul Champagne said...

Hurry back, we will miss you.

Anonymous said...

That is a wonderful list. The new secretive me loves it. I am starting to make my comeback...although a gradual one just when you are temporarily going into hiding! How do you like that?

Anonymous said...

gone but not forgotten

absence makes the heart grow fonder

Anonymous said...

hurry back we will leave the light on