Telka's Tools: 10 Stress Management Tools

Did you know that the number 1 most effective tool you have 

to calm yourself is to breathe deeply?

So simple, no cost, so effective!

Notice your breath, notice your thoughts, practice this tool to calm yourself.

People who live longer and feel happier have several things in common. Use these  three tests to check yourself, potentially  make changes for a best life

Test #1 Stress Prevention

Test #2 DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use Disorder

Test #3 Best Life Inventory

4 page PDF

The unhealthy response to stress ranges from shut-down and give up-- 

to  speed-up and blow-up!

The healthy stress response embraces the opportunity to learn,

 adapt, and problem-solve using coping skills. 

Use page 1 to identify your responses

Use page 2 to identify opportunities to cope.

Creating balance, small steps add up.

 Use these 20 daily practice to create healthy coping routines, 

manage emotions and prevent relapses.

3 pages

 Create healthy mind-set habits with daily stress management reminders. Use the websites of your choice or check out the Tiny Buddha site. This article by Benjamin Fishel is just one example of the tools offered through this site.