https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe Click on the pink "+" symbol to post to the Padlet. List at least TWO things that you know HELPS you COPE with Stress en-us 2018-02-24 17:08:20 UTC 2018-03-14 20:11:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/235846470 2018-02-27 13:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/235846470 ce3000kevi https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/235867164 Keeping positive is key to dealing with stress for me. Letting it bother me will completely throw me off.

The second thing I can do is to gently shift my attention away from the point of stress and think on something, perhaps a movie or book. When I allow myself to think on something more optimistic than the situation I am in it will certainly affect my mood and calm me down, i.e Picture yourself at a ski lodge, do you take the skis or the snowboard? Do you take the large hill or the smaller hill?
-Kevin Hamann]]> 2018-02-27 14:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/235867164 https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/235880332 I find some of the best strategies to cope with stress is proactive. By exercising, eating right and sleeping enough I feel better when facing stress. Another good thing that works for me is hanging out with like-minded people. I find that if I hang out with people that are also working towards a goal and staying positive  it helps with stress.
Alex]]> 2018-02-27 14:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/235880332 https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/235891367 I cope with stress by looking at it like whats the point in being stressed.

]]> 2018-02-27 14:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/235891367 https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/235959697 I cope with stress first and foremost by being social. Whether with friends or just going out for a drink where other people are, I find getting away from the situation helps me a great deal, and having people to talk to is a great resource for coping.

Taking time to myself is sometimes needed to cope as well. If it's a really stressful situation that I don't want to involve others in, I'll go and have some quiet 'me time'. Whether drawing, going for a walk or just listening to good music, it helps to take my mind off the situation.

Finally I found lately that balancing my lifestyle out works quite well to lower the stress I have. By that I mean keeping to a regular sleep pattern, eating more consistently and healthier, things like that.

Matt Gustafson

]]> 2018-02-27 16:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/235959697 ce3000kevi https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236017680 Three things that help me cope with stress would be number one: dealing with the situation, issue or problem that has me stressed and try and find a solution so I am not stressed about it  anymore.

Another coping method for me to deal with stress would be to listen to my favorite music and color a picture to keep my mind of of whatever I am stressed about.

My third coping method would be to not let whatever has me stressed bother me, if the situation was out of my control I would just have to accept it and move on depending the situation.]]> 2018-02-27 17:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236017680 https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236143212 Three ways I cope with stress. I find talking to someone  about the issue helps to cope with stress. I also tend to vent to someone close when I get stressed. Another coping method I use, is to work through the stress by keeping busy to take my mind off of it.

Jeff Goode]]> 2018-02-27 20:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236143212 https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236197745 Three ways I cope with stress are, talking with my husband, exercising and socializing with our friends. I like talking with my husband, he always puts my stress in perspective in a way that I can understand. Relaxing with our friends, laughing and having fun helps me understand that life is too short to stress about all my problems. Sometimes hearing other peoples problems makes mine seem less of a worry. When I exercise, I'm thinking about what I should be doing not what I'm stressed about.  I'm enjoying being out and doing something healthy for my myself.
Linda Byrne]]> 2018-02-27 23:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236197745 https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236243091 Three things that I do to help me cope with stress would be:
* Venting about the stressful situation to my best friend. I find that by getting to talk about it, let it all out and talk through it with someone it really helps me.
* Having "me time" is another big way I cope with stress. It could be going for a walk with my dog, going to get a massage, or something as simple as reading a book or having a hot bath, what ever it may be I find putting time aside for my self very helpful in reducing my stress levels. 
* One other thing I do to cope with stress when it comes my way is to deal with the stressful situation right away so the stress doesn't continue to get bigger and cause more harm. 

Natasha St Aamand]]> 2018-02-28 03:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236243091 https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236264742 Three things that help me cope with stress would be:
* Talking to my best friend about what Im stressed out and just have her listen while I vent and have her opinion on it which usually makes me feel better when I have someone to talk it through with me.
* Another thing that helps me cope with stress is going for a walk and listening to music to try to help get my mind off of the stressful situation.
* One other thing that helps me cope with stress is having "me" time . That could mean going for a nice bubble bath and have a tea in hand to de stress and have a relaxation bath, or reading a book.]]> 2018-02-28 06:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236264742 https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236485906 3 things that help me with stress are 
try to think of other thing that are going on in my life like events.
try to do something that i like to do to get my mind off it like build something.
or my favourite is to shrug it off till it comes up again even worse  lol  not the best choice but it does work temporarily

Stephen Smits     ]]> 2018-02-28 16:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236485906 https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236715906 One thing that really helps to reduce my stress is taking time to be by myself doing something I really enjoy doing. I find the best thing for me is to take a drive and just sing to good music. Another thing that helps to reduce my stress is taking a long warm shower or bath. Lighting candles and listening to soothing music in the bath is amazing! One more thing that I love to do to reduce my stress is making tea and watching a good movie. Tea always helps me relax and a good comedy always makes me feel better.

Emelie Eriksson ]]> 2018-02-28 23:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236715906 https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236982979 The first thing that helps me cope with stress is talking with some one close. The second thing that helps me cope with stress is try to think positive. The third thing that helps me cope with stress is watch a funny show to relax.]]> 2018-03-01 15:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/236982979 nich0522 https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/237486681 Three things that help me cope with stress are...

1. When in a situation that causes me stress, I usually step back and re evaluate the situation or re over it. Doing this helps my mind not over think of all the "What ifs" and helps me stay balanced and focused. 

2. Another way I cope with stress is take a break. If something is frustrating me I usually go for a long walk or a brisk walk. Try and clear my mind. I find when I take a break it helps me focus.

3. Lastly, I always look at the positives of every situation no matter how bad it is or how much stress it may cause. This helps me focus on the positive, instead of the negative. 

-Brandon Stallard]]> 2018-03-02 16:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/237486681 https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/242094731 Three things that help me cope with stress are 
1) working out helps me reduce stress  and get my head back on track
2) go for a walk theres nothing better then some fresh air to clear the mind 
3) Listen to some great music and sit back and relax.]]> 2018-03-14 20:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/awhitton1/xfa19ra3zrqe/wish/242094731