Many people have asked me about techniques for coping more effectively with stress.


Although I send some of them for counseling or psychotherapy when symptoms are severe, most are looking for practical ways to manage stress on their own. They want to take responsibility for handling their own problems observing their inadequate methods of dealing with stress, learning new techniques to improve their habits, and then practicing these techniques on a regular basis. (or you may want more details from overcoming anxiety for dummies...)


I have included relaxation and stress reduction exercises in many of my patient programs. The feedback has been very positive; many patients report an increased sense of well being from these self help techniques.


They also note an improvement in their physical health. The relaxation techniques will take you through a series of specific steps to help alleviate your symptoms. The exercises will teach you the following helpful techniques:


1. Focusing and meditation
2. Grounding techniques (how to feel more centered)
3. Exercises that help you to relax and release muscle tension, erasure techniques (how to erase old programs)
4. Healing the inner child, visualizations, and affirmations.


These techniques will help you cope with stress more efficiently, make your thoughts more calm and peaceful, and help you learn to relax, while you build self esteem and self confidence. Try them all; then decide which ones produce the greatest benefits for you. Practice these on a regular basis.


Joseph
dealing with test anxiety