(Stress Management Health Center, 2008)
Also stated as methods used for relaxation are: (1) physical activity; (2) doing something one enjoys and (3) body-centered relaxation. (Stress Management Health Center, 2008) Body-centered relaxation may include breathing exercise, progressive muscle relaxation, massage, aromatherapy and Yoga. Also stated to be effective is 'Magnetic Field Therapy' although there is some disagreement about the use of this type of therapy for stress-relief.
III. STRESS PREVENTION
Primary among stress-related coping skills is that of knowing how to avoid potentially stress-producing situations and knowing how to reduce the negative reactions one experiences due to stress. Time management skills are 'key' toward stress avoidance and reduction. For instance, one can save time through task delegations and by setting aside personal time for themselves. Prioritization of tasks according to their importance and management of commitments are also 'key' components of effective stress management. Lifestyle choices also affect ones' ability to cope with stress. One should attempt to: (1) balance personal, work, and family needs and obligations; (2) have a sense of purpose in life; (3) get plenty of sleep because this is the body's way of recovering from daily stress; (4) eat a balanced and healthy diet which provides another form of defense against the impacts of stress; (5) get moderate exercise throughout the week; (6) limit alcohol consumption; and (7) don't smoke. (Stress Management Health Center, 2007)
Also important for coping with stress is the amount of social support that one receives from friends, family and the community. The work of Quick et al. (1996) entitled: Social Support,...
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