with this skill it's more mental than physical. you just have to experiment and find what works for you
IMAGERY
guided imagery videos
guided imagery videos
light a candle and meditate on the flame
MEANING
find a reason to be happy
find a reason to be happy
find a reason to live (could be a family member, pet, goal, etc.)
What do you think the meaning or purpose of suffering is?
Do you think there is a meaning?
How can you create a meaning?
PRAYER
pray to a higher power
serenity prayer
serenity prayer
RELAXATION
meditate (there can never be too much meditation)
listen to relaxing music
listen to relaxing music
ONE PROBLEM AT A TIME
(this doesn't mean focus only on the problem at hand, it means don't take on any added problems)
use mindfulness techniques
(this doesn't mean focus only on the problem at hand, it means don't take on any added problems)
use mindfulness techniques
VACATION
take a mental break. this could also tie in with relaxation.
take a physical break. literally push away the stress. go somewhere fun, go to wal mart (that can be pretty frakking fun i tell you what)
take a physical break. literally push away the stress. go somewhere fun, go to wal mart (that can be pretty frakking fun i tell you what)
ENCOURAGE
tell yourself any of the following
"i can do this"
"this is temporary"
"it's just a feeling, i'm stronger than it"
"i am strong"
tell yourself any of the following
"i can do this"
"this is temporary"
"it's just a feeling, i'm stronger than it"
"i am strong"
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