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February Thrive Challenge
You've followed Thrive in 30 so you know you can reduce your stress level simply by eating the right foods. But what are you doing to address the other stresses in your life? For some it’s heading out for a run, for others a massage fits the bill.


Your challenge this month: Share how you manage stress. What brought you to this activity? How does it fit in your life? What is your advice to others for managing life’s stresses.

How to participate: Post your comment below or write a blog post.

Prize: A $100 credit to go shopping at the Sequel eStore.

Contest closes: Entries must be received by February 28, 2010 at 11:59 PDT.

Winner: Congratulations to Cheryl! Her stress management tips were chosen as this month’s winning entry.

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Comment by Sherrie on February 2, 2010 at 5:02pm
To manage stress I tap into the type of stress I am feeling first. Some stress requires a good hard sweat (running, lifting, dance, etc) to decrease the feeling. Other types of stresses ask me to be alone, listen to soft music, meditate, be creative with art, write, read, sleep, or watch an inspiring movie (Spirit of the Marathon, Food Inc, The Cove). I need to know what is causing me stress before I can work to manage the stress. If I can find where it comes from, then I can try to avoid it in the future.
The activities I use to manage stress have fallen into my life along the way. I got into running and working out about ten years ago...meditation on and off for a few years, and I have always loved to read, write, draw, paint, and create. I think it is important to have a toolbox of activities that you can go to to manage your life and all that comes with it.
My advice to others would be just that...find what heals you, in many ways, and hang onto those things and turn to them when you need to heal from the stresses of life.
Comment by John Mallaney on February 2, 2010 at 4:48pm
I do a variety of things, especially regular meditation. Probably a key thing for me when I'm feeling over-stressed by life is to stop letting things pile up that I need to do. The stress of putting them off is much worse (not to mention prolonged). Sometimes it's OK to leave something a little distasteful for later, but when I'm feeling like I've got no space for me in my life, the things I'm putting off is a first place to get to work on things.
Comment by Denys on February 2, 2010 at 4:33pm
hehe, stress management is a sensitive issue and I do like this: various exercises, outdoor activities, talk to friends, sleep longer :-) and if stress is to hard to bear read Bhagavad Gita - book that teaches yoga practice, not only yoga for the body which could be substituted sometimes with climbing/bouldering, but real yoga for the mind: how to name things and how to remain calm in happiness and sorrow.

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