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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thornir Alekeg" data-source="post: 2627101" data-attributes="member: 15651">Well, as someone who is one week away from completing a 12 week program in stress management, I can say that there is good advice here.  On exercise: I does help, but don't add to the stress by feeling you have to do a 30 minute workout daily. Instead, when you are feeling overwhelmed and usually end up vegging in front of the TV with a bowl of ice cream, or some of that sort, take 15 minutes for a brisk walk.This is called cognitive distortion.  You are predicting the future, something that cannot be done reliably (if you can, drop the thesis and open a psychic studio).  Don't predict how bad things will be, it accomplishes nothing.  For the same reason, try not to look back at Wednesday with regret.  Live in the moment.  Making a list helps, but only if you don't obsess about the length of the list etc.  Take the tasks one at a time.  Focus on the task at hand.  We live in an age where multi-tasking is considered the norm, but the human mind is not an efficient multi-tasker.  Stop for one minute (more if you can, 10-15 is ideal).  Breathe slowly and deeply from the abdomen, focusing on your breath.  Try and quiet your mind.  Allow intruding thoughts to slip by and keep focused on your breathing.  It takes practice, but it can really work.  Last thing: have a positive outlook.  Negativity breeds more stress.  Appreciate your accomplishments and find other small things to celebrate - enjoy the green light you made rather than rant about the red light you got caught at.  Dang, I'm starting to sound like some new-age hippie.  I guess this program has worked.</blockquote>

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