These are notes from my weight management class. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the note taker.

How to reduce stress:

–           Avoid negative thinking, it can trigger your stress response by making you feel afraid, insecure, depressed, and anxious or out of control.

–           Avoid unnecessary completion.

–           Developed assertive behaviors: learn what to say ‘no” or “yes “speak up for your needs and concern. Ask for help when you need it.

–           Take care of yourself: diet, exercise, sleep. Teenagers need 9.5 hours of sleep. Suggest turning off social media for two hrs. before sleep.

–           Go somewhere nice and pay attention to the sensory details. Smell, touch, taste and what to touch and relax.

–           Talk about it

–           When you get help to be a grateful receiver.

–           Have a hobby.

–           Stress management= time management:

–           Recreations & relaxation

–           Exercise

–           Hobbies

–           Work

–           Nutrition

–           Social (friend & family)

–           Sleep

–           Spirituality.

–           Some married couples will take turns on choosing what to do on a date. Married partner will plan it out and take their partner. Next week the husband chose what they want. Don’t do any problem fixing on your date.

–           Exercise is one of the best ways to de-stress.

–           Examples of time management

–           Budget your time

–           Accept your limits (your limits charge)

–           Set priorities

–           Plan ahead

–           Avoid procrastination (don’t want to do it get it over with)

–           Create a weekly schedule. Then set your priorities.

–           Plan ahead and learn from what is behind you.

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