We need to do a better job in taking care of ourselves! NPR reported only 4 percent of the population claim feeling refreshed when awakening; that means a whopping 96 percent of the population reports still feeling tired when upon awakening. Shown below is a list of 10 things we can do to de-stress our lives.
Live simply Don't clutter your life with too many things.
Take care of yourself Get enough sleep; eat healthy.
Think positively Fill your mind with uplifting images.
Be cooperative Resist the tendency to want things your way all the time; try to see another point of view.
Get involved in a good cause Feel like you make a difference in the world, even if it's in a small way.
Live one day at a time Make the most of the moment; yesterday is gone, and today will be, soon enough.
Exercise Do something you really enjoy to restore yourself.
Maintain balance Devote time to all aspects of your life; spiritual, emotional, family, career, community, physical and mental.
Give yourself credit where credit is due.
Realize you can't do everything.
The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is committed to sharing information and resources for better mental health and the prevention of substance abuse. For more information, call (419) 448-0640.
Nancy Cochran,
executive director
