Changes in the Weather
and
Weathering the Changes
Julia Steward and Jan Evans
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Definition
chānge (-j) v.t. & i.
make or cause to be different
to become different, undergo alteration
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change is inevitable
survival is optional
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The Change Curve
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Definition
chānge (-j) v.t. & i.
make or cause to be different
to become different, undergo alteration
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‘There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so’
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Worry ...
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Worry ...
40% never happen
30% have already happened
12% were about health and were needless
10% were of no real consequence
8% were about something substantial
(but half were not under your control)
4% are worth worrying about ...
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Recognition ...
How do I recognise the symptoms?
What causes me to get stressed? (dots)
Is it real?
What is the worst outcome?
What can I control?
Am I being kind to myself?
What kind of stress reaction is typical of me?
What stress reducing methods work for me?
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Over excited stress response
Under excited stress response
Frozen stress response
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What works for you?
Sights - colours, pictures, flowers
Sounds - music, wind, water
Smells - candles, flowers, fresh air
Touch - soak, stroke, massage
Taste - chocolate, tea, fruit
Movement - walk, stretch, dance
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In summary ...
Make sure you are aware of the physical
symptoms of stress
Make sure you know what sorts of
situations cause you stress
A problem shared ...
Think positively about outcomes
Learn techniques for de-stressing
Try these ....
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A few tips ...
Quieting reflex
Quick tense and relax technique
Abdominal breathing
Time out
Progressive muscular relaxation
Meditation
Exercise
And don't forget ...
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Always remain calm …
Even when the
problem seems
insurmountable!
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When it’s raining and the sun comes out, what do you see?
change? stress?
It’s up to you …
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