Choose one of the exercises below and try it for a day. If you need further help, contact us in confidence
Walk more slowly
Speak more slowly
Say "maybe I'm wrong"
Leave your watch off
Listen to music for 15 minutes
Linger at the table after a meal
Recall pleasant memories for 10 minutes
Buy a small gift for a partner or friend
Drive in the slow lane
Practice listening during conversations
Notice objects around you: trees, flowers
Practice eradicating hostile grimaces
Verbalise affection for your partner and children
Ask a friend about themselves
Set aside 30 minutes for yourself
Eat more slowly
Practice smiling
Practice assertiveness
Seek-out a long queue and join it
Alter one of your habits
Substitute understanding for anger
Soak in the bath for 15 minutes
Practice anger control
Refer less to yourself in conversations
Stop fist clenches and knee jiggles
Observe facial expressions (yours and others)
SLEEP is IMPORTANT: Avoid caffeine, alcohol, heavy meals, high fibre and fats.
EXERCISE: Use stairs, not lift. Walk. Exercise daily. Exercise while waiting.
Close your eyes and direct your attention to each part of body in turn.
As you tense each set of muscles, concentrate on the tensions and tightness.
Learn to say "No"
Organise your life
Work out priorities
Be realistic about what you can achieve
Avoid perfectionism
Seek help when going gets tough
Find a job which suits your personality and abilities i.e. stop kidding yourself.
Stop trying to impress others.
Learn to work effectively
Avoid uncertainty
If you need further help, contact us in confidence
Walk more slowly
Speak more slowly
Say "maybe I'm wrong"
Leave your watch off
Listen to music for 15 minutes
Linger at the table after a meal
Recall pleasant memories for 10 minutes
Buy a small gift for a partner or friend
Drive in the slow lane
Practice listening during conversations
Notice objects around you: trees, flowers
Practice eradicating hostile grimaces
Verbalise affection for your partner and children
Ask a friend about themselves
Set aside 30 minutes for yourself
Eat more slowly
Practice smiling
Practice assertiveness
Seek-out a long queue and join it
Alter one of your habits
Substitute understanding for anger
Soak in the bath for 15 minutes
Practice anger control
Refer less to yourself in conversations
Stop fist clenches and knee jiggles
Observe facial expressions (yours and others)
SLEEP is IMPORTANT: Avoid caffeine, alcohol, heavy meals, high fibre and fats.
EXERCISE: Use stairs, not lift. Walk. Exercise daily. Exercise while waiting.
Close your eyes and direct your attention to each part of body in turn.
As you tense each set of muscles, concentrate on the tensions and tightness.
Learn to say "No"
Organise your life
Work out priorities
Be realistic about what you can achieve
Avoid perfectionism
Seek help when going gets tough
Find a job which suits your personality and abilities i.e. stop kidding yourself.
Stop trying to impress others.
Learn to work effectively
Avoid uncertainty
If you need further help, contact us in confidence
