Empower yourself by taking actions to control your stress level. Set goals that are reasonable to achieve.| Select the actions you will take, starting this week. | |||
| I will practice using positive self talk at least once a day. | Yes | No | Maybe |
| I will remember to use emergency stress stoppers when I face stressful situations. | Yes | No | Maybe |
| I will spend at least 15 minutes every day finding pleasure in something that I enjoy. | Yes | No | Maybe |
| I will practice daily relaxation, such as deep breathing or another relaxation technique. | Yes | No | Maybe |
| I will add one of the 10 healthy habits to my life this week. The habit is: __________________________. | Yes | No | Maybe |
How many "Yes" answers do you have?
| 3 or more | That's terrific! Take a week or two to get used to these habits, then think of more healthy habits you can practice to manage stress. |
| 1 or 2 | Good! Work on these habits for a week, then take the quiz again. Maybe you will be able to add another "Yes" answer. |
| 0 | Don't worry. You can create your own goal. Think of stress management techniques that work for you and practice them as often as needed. |
How Can I Manage Stress?
Stress Reduction Action Plan