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2002 Volunteer Leader Training Guide
Stress Management
Coping with Stress
Handout 2

Change your physical ability to cope.

• get adequate and proper nutrition
• exercise regularly
• get enough sleep and rest
• learn relaxation skills

Change your environment.

• quit activities that bring on excessive stress
• take vacations from stress
• build your network of family and friends

Change the way you interact with your environment

• learn to say "no"
• make a daily "to do" list
• don't put off activities until the deadline
• help another person in need
• enjoy the moment

Change your attitude / perception.

• clarify expectations
• know what bothers you
• own your personal stress
• talk with others
• keep a journal
• use humor

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