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Published Jul 25, 2008
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AML09RN
39 Posts
This year I'm really going to work toward keeping my stress level to a minimum. I'll do this by:
1) Utilizing my Wii Fit. I love the step aerobics and hula hooping.
2) Not letting assignments sit around 'til the last minute.
3) Enjoying the time I spend with family and friends.
beth66335, BSN, RN
890 Posts
1. walking on a treadmill...ahh endorphines! Also, swimming!
2. shopping! For anything, even groceries...if you have a list you can let your mind wander a bit....
3. coffee...french vanilla lattes, Cappuccino, or Starbucks Frapuccino!
4. chocolate...the darker the better, esp truffles!
5. Posting on Allnurses.com!!!:heartbeat:heartbeat
Work in Progress
200 Posts
#1 Sex, sex, sex- well actually any intimacy with my husband is a huge stress relief. Even just five minutes of cuddling or a quicky before school.
#2 Reading fiction
#3 Going on outings with friends and family- camping, concerts, festivals
#4 Exercising
#5 Deep breathing
#6 Dreaming about what financial security will be like someday soon
#7 Napping
#8 Meditation
#9 Playing fetch with the dog
#10 Hydration and nutrition
Rianna1
226 Posts
#1-My kid's bright smiley faces the mornings I don't have to wake up at 4am for clinicals.
#2-60 minutes of cardio
#3-A Large coffee Milkshake from Mitchell's ice Cream in San Fran. (Not one drop of guilt either).
sherin036
19 Posts
1. Starbucks 2. Driving around in my 1973 Volkswagon Thing3. Snuggle-time with my son4. Telling myself over and over that I'll feel better in a few minutes/tomorrow/next week5. Emailing my fellow students/friends and "venting"
2. Driving around in my 1973 Volkswagon Thing
3. Snuggle-time with my son
4. Telling myself over and over that I'll feel better in a few minutes/tomorrow/next week
5. Emailing my fellow students/friends and "venting"
i do # 4 a lot too!!! i just keep telling myself that when the exam is over, when the week is over i'll reward myself. it's usually some shopping reward. i've gone to the mall so many times after a big exam just for doing my best. i've done pretty good on exams whenever i do that.
DLS_PMHNP, MSN, RN, NP
1,301 Posts
1. Study breaks (running 4 miles a day).
2. Eating healthy (vegetarian).
3. Hot tea (ginger and lemon).
4. NO HOMEWORK or STUDYING after 8:00 pm.
5. Only having the TV on 30-60 minutes per day.
Can you say..., BORING!
TUN925
6 Posts
This is what I do when I'm stressed.
1. Excercising like running, lifting weights, and playing basketball.
2. Listening to music.
3. Going out to eat.
4. Talking to my 3 year old nephew and family.
5. Hanging out with friends.
6. Praying and meditating.
7. Taking a nap.
MissDA26
12 Posts
1. Spending time with my boyfriend and friends
2. Pilates and yoga..need to find time to do it more often tho!
3. Drinking wine
4. Bubble baths
5. Relaxing on the couch watching movies
6. Reading a good book
RNMom2010
454 Posts
1. Coffee
2. Long luxurious naps PRN
3. A couple Xanax and a few glasses of wine (contraindicated my butt!)
4. Taking my dog to the doggie park.
5. Going to the stable to brush and enjoy my horse.
lainith
254 Posts
Some chai tea and blueberries in the morning for breakfast while I answer my e-mails. Taking a break during studying at school to call friends or answer text messages. Spending a few precious minutes with my mom, my friends, my family. SHOPPING! Bubble tea. Comedy Central. Gardening. Bike riding. Reading a LOT. Boxing.
angelb2004
10 Posts
1. proper rest and meals
2. spend time outside with children
3. sex ( boy does that help)
4. meditation
#3 plays a big part in my stress relief....it is one of the maslow basic needs:D
moncj66
285 Posts
SHOPPING, running, and sleeping...usually does it for me...
Spending time with friends sometimes