Issue Date: March 15, 2009
Lessen your stress
Dr. Tedd shares 10 important tactics to fight the blues.
Don't let the recession blues ruin your outlook on life. These tips can help you DECOMPRESS:
Even current recession news can't faze you, if you follow these guidelines.
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Don't depend on drugs or alcohol.
Exercise. Developing an exercise program not only benefits you physically and emotionally, but it also instills a sense of discipline.
Control spending. Make it a game -- see how much you can save in a day, a week, a month. Record the savings and review them periodically to see your progress.
Organize your life. Planning your daily and weekly schedule can be empowering.
Medicate. Medications and counseling can be used in combination with good habits to get you back on track.
Put people first. Charities always can use help, and by providing your time, you'll help yourself, too.
Relax. Even if your day is busy, you need time to unwind.
Eat nutritiously. Focus on variety, and minimize foods that are high in calories, fats and sodium, including many fast foods.
Sleep. If sleep disturbance is a symptom of your stress, talk to your doctor about how to correct it.
Simplify. We collect "stuff" that just becomes clutter. Organize a yard sale to pick up extra cash on things you no longer need -- and show yourself you're in charge of your
life. What you don't sell you can give to charity.
Contributing Editor Tedd Mitchell, M.D., president and CEO of Dallas' Cooper Clinic, writes HealthSmart every week.
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