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52 Stress Reducers

52 PROVEN STRESS REDUCERS

1. Get up fifteen minutes earlier in the morning. The inevitable morning mishaps will be less stressful.

2. Prepare for the morning the evening before. Set the breakfast table. Make lunches. Put out the clothes you plan to wear, etc.

3. Don't rely on your memory. Write down appointment times, when to pick up the laundry, when library books are due, etc. ("The palest ink is better than the most retentive memory."- Old Chinese Proverb)

4. Do nothing you have to lie about later.

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Safety Flash 1

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COUNT to 10, 100, or 1000 - When something angers you, give your body time to defuse before you react, and say or do something to make the situation worse.

WALK it off. Go for a short stroll until you calm down.

DISTRACT yourself. Example: At work, dive into a task to turn negative energy into positive. Listen to soothing music.

KEEP a log. Monitor hostile thoughts to discover how frequently your temperature rises.

ASK for help. If managing outbursts seems impossible, don’t be afraid to try counseling, lifestyle changes or other kinds of ongoing help.
   

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"Tomorrow - your reward for working safely today."
"While on a ladder, never step back to admire your work."
"Your safety gears are between your ears."
"Safety isn't expensive, it's priceless."
"The word LISTEN contains the exact same letters as the word SILENT"
   

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deerheadliteClean headlights help you see better at night and in poor weather conditions. This small task can also help prevent glare, which can be intensified by dust and dirt on the glass. Clean windshields are also important because a dirty windshield reduces vision.

   

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