2. Adjusting 2 Shock you may not be fully aware of what has happened Denial usually comes next-you cannot believe that the loss is true Relief then enters the picture for some, and you feel a burden has lifted and opportunity awaits Anger then follows-you blame those you think might be responsible Depression may set in some time later, when you realize the reality of the loss Acceptance is the final stage of the process-you come to terms with the loss
3. Staying Healthy Your body will be stressed to the limit as the challenges ahead test your strength and endurance 3
4. Here’s What Helps…… Eat properly Exercise Allow Time For Fun Spend time with family & friends Awake at the same time each morning Dress as if you were going to work Think of finding a job – as a challenge 4
5. Family Issues Do not attempt to solve your problems alone Talk to your family and frieds Listen to your family and friends Build family spirit Seek outside help-If need be? 5
6. Positive Mental Attitude Essentials List Your Positives Replay Your Positives Use the list before performing difficult tasks Recall Successes Use realistic standards Know your strengths and weaknesses Picture Success Build Success Surround yourself with positive people Volunteer 6
11. Realistic.. It is impossible to fight every stressor that comes along Select a manageable change project before you move on to a more difficult one. Allow times for your coping behaviors to stabilize Take a positive attitude building on success & expect to succeed! 11
12. Rules for Time Management Make a daily list of things to do (little scraps of paper won’t do it!) Prioritize your tasks so that you focus on the most important task first rather than those that might appear more important (certainly, )a task that is both important & urgent must be completed immediately). 12
13. Use Short-Term Coping Mechanisms Take a walk Breathe deeply Visualize the optimal outcome 13
14. Walking Allows you to withdraw from the situation-you WILL regain your equilibrium as you begin to cool down. 14
15. Walking…you will also derive benefits from the exercise, especially if you walk at a brisk pace. 15
16. Breathe deeply 16 Can be an instantaneous response to stress Breathing deeply & rhythmically relaxes the muscles in the body
17. More on Breathing The key: take several slow, deep breaths; hold each deep breath for five seconds & exhale completely. This process, if repeated, can help clear your mind & relax your body. 17
18. Visual the Outcome Helps to temporarily reduce stressors by changing the focus of your thoughts to pleasant ones Rehearse in your mind different scenarios of what you might achieve Visualize the positive aspects The point: to relieve anxiety on the spot, enabling you to temporarily gain control. 18
19. Reframe the Situation You can view events optimistically, defining a situation as manageable. Redefine a threat as an opportunity. Look for small wins 19
