A Challenge
Check Out! – Faced With – Part 1
Think Outside of the Oh Crud Box
- What Can You Control, Leverage, Influence?
- What Are Your Options/Solutions?
- Think Inside Yourself & Outside of the Box!
I take myself within in order to think outside of the box! I also like to form a plan of attack when being faced with a challenge. I feel like it gives me back the control in the situation. Just playing trial and error at times!
Life Can Be Messy! (Photo by RSheridan)
DO NOT Let IT Have POWER Over YOU!
Seek Support
- Phone a Friend
- Write Down Options or Pros & Cons
- Just Work Through It & Take the Time YOU Need
- Think About the Other Times You Have OVERCAME a Obstacle/Challenge
- Lean on Your Support Network – Just Connect with Others!
Remind Yourself that You have a Purpose –
That You Belong & Make a Difference in Your Life & To Others!
Reward Yourself
Give yourself a break – give your body, mind and spirit a time out to reboot! It may distract yourself so you do not become “Debbie Downer”. You can cry, laugh or have a melt down; have a good laugh! Give yourself a positive boost through laughter.
- Let Go of Your Emotions
- Get Relaxation & Rest
- Eat Well – Nourish Your Body, Mind & Spirit
- Get Moving – Exercise Your Body, Mind & Spirit
- Release Tension & Stress
- Get Calm and Assertive; Not Reactionary
CRAVESAdventure 
March 5th, 2013 at 8:09 AM
A resounding HECK YES! Coping mechanisms, stress relievers, whatever you want to call them are so, so important! This is such an great post – thank you! x
March 5th, 2013 at 8:43 AM
R&RAN –
Ha! Thanks so much – glad you liked the post! Sometimes I find it is a little “taboo” to talk about, so I just put it out there:)
Take Care – Renee
March 5th, 2013 at 8:31 AM
Oh boy, life CAN be messy. I like to rely on the advice of a good friend, or sometimes use her shoulder to cry on!
March 5th, 2013 at 8:45 AM
Elisa –
Yes, life is messy and certainly not perfect either! Love your approach – having a support group within your coping skills tool kit is a BONUS:)
Take Care – Renee
March 5th, 2013 at 1:29 PM
Remaining calm and prayerful and seeking out solutions all are ways in which I cope, along with talking whatever through with whomever may be able to help.
March 5th, 2013 at 3:25 PM
Audrey –
Loving your approaches:) I feel talking it out is best than holding it in!
Take Care – Renee
March 5th, 2013 at 7:37 PM
This is such great advice, I remember being astounded when a friend told me she “rehearses” and plans for heated conversation or debate.
March 6th, 2013 at 8:22 AM
Barbara –
Thanks so much! Part of her coping skills toolkit.
Have a Great One:) – Renee