03/22/08 9:20AM

CHRISTIAN WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS
Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.

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 that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health

5. Delegate tasks to capable others.

6. Simplify and unclutter 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 do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it .

12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.

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 rest.

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 down thoughts and inspirations.

22. Every day, find time to be alone with God.

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.

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 not yourself 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 tha t you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31)
  • ex_pat
    Great thoughts. I know some people that need these.
    by ex_pat at 03/25/08 11:07AM
  • runninbean
    Hey summer! I don't know if you really remember me or not, but I got on here for the first time in a while, saw you'd made a recent post, came and checked it out and must say I'm glad I did. Some times small stuff like those little bits of advice can help a lot with stuff, so thanks! Hope all is well!
    by runninbean at 03/29/08 11:26PM
  • dyfs
    Ooooh. I really like this list. Thanks!
    by dyfs at 03/31/08 9:00AM
  • crystalized
    She's so proud of her purse...you got to be one of the lucky ones she demonstrated to! ;)
    by crystalized at 04/01/08 7:52PM
  • ex_pat
    37 - come to Scotland and visit me!:) I am so excited about your trip. Jared is still traveling the UK and will be back in Aberdeen on Saturday evening. I'm sure he has come up with a lot of fun things to do while you are here. Have you downloaded Skype? Love ya!
    by ex_pat at 05/14/08 10:32AM
  • sunshinelc
    YAY!! We need to get back together and plan some more.
    by sunshinelc at 06/18/08 9:18AM
  • melissakae
    thank you! :-)
    by melissakae at 06/24/08 9:18AM
  • ex_pat

    glitter-graphics.com a day early. Love you and can't wait to see you!!
    by ex_pat at 06/27/08 8:23AM
  • dhudgins
    Did you sing The Lord's Army in Bible class yesterday? Jackson has been singing it practically non-stop and we thought maybe he heard it in class? He sang it at VBS a few weeks ago, so we were curious what triggered it out of the blue yesterday? So cute!
    by dhudgins at 07/21/08 8:52AM
  • ex_pat
    Boy, my house is too quiet. Thanks for coming!
    by ex_pat at 08/11/08 11:08AM
  • anothermatt
    i'll be there in time for church on wednesday night. i'm pretty excited about this fall :) when does hbu start?
    by anothermatt at 08/19/08 12:05AM
  • ambie_06
    wow. TOTALLY didnt know you were going to Scotland this summer! i guess you might have told me, but i dont remember lol hope you had fun! :)
    by ambie_06 at 08/20/08 6:13PM
  • kailua
    Today is Christopher Mongeon's Birthday!
    by kailua at 09/11/08 11:56AM
  • hollygrace
    Good thoughts- thanks for that post!
    by hollygrace at 11/06/08 10:34PM
  • beep_girl
    Hey Summer! It's Lynn. :)
    by beep_girl at 12/12/08 5:19PM
  • dhudgins
    Hi Summer - the student working with me next semester is Aerial Johnson. Do you know her? I'm excited to have another student. I hope you have a great semester-where did you tell me you are going to be?
    by dhudgins at 12/13/08 8:01AM
  • adampual
    i could definitely work on #8 and #16.
    by adampual at 12/16/08 3:09PM
  • zildjian
    happy b_day
    by zildjian at 01/14/09 11:59PM
  • dhudgins
    Aerial came today for a couple of hours and I am so glad she will be working with my class. She is a delight...very energetic and enthusiastic.

    How did your day/week go at Chancellor? (Is that right? I know it's one of the "C" schools!)
    by dhudgins at 01/23/09 6:49PM
  • astro
    thanks for the list of advice... I will take it & use it. Hope all is well Summer.
    by astro at 04/28/09 3:08PM