


The 7 Laws of Stress Management
Proactive rather than Reactive
Law Number 2: Every Individual Needs an Adequate Amount of Time Alone and
Silence to Maintain Balance in His Daily Life
Law Number 3: Honesty with Oneself is Essential
Law Number 4: Developing Greater Self-Awareness is Required to Maintain
Balance in One’s Personal and Professional Life
Law Number 5: Balance Can Be Achieved Only When There is an Equal
Commitment to One’s Mind, Body and Spirit
Law Number 6: Developing Realistic Expectations Allows One to Set Realistic
Goals
Law Number 7: Long-Term Change Requires Discipline, Patience and a
Commitment to the Daily Process of Maintaining Balance
7 Steps to Developing and Implementing an Effective
Stress Management Plan
Step Number 1: Declutter One’s Thoughts and Emotions
Step Number 2: Identify Warning Signs & Stressors
Step Number 3: Develop Prioritized Stress Management Goals
Step Number 4: Identify Internal & External Resources
Step Number 5: Declutter One’s Physical Environment
Step Number 6: Surround Oneself with Positive People, Places and Things
Step Number 7: Putting It All Together

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Websites:
www.cdc.gov/niosh The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
offers more detailed information about job stress. Additionally, NIOSH, as part of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the Federal agency responsible
for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of
work-related illness and injury. As part of its mandate, NIOSH works with industry, labor
and academia to better understand the stress of modern work, the effects of stress on
safety and health, and ways to reduce stress in the workplace. NIOSH can also be
contacted by email: pubstaft@cdc.gov or call 1-800-232-4636.
www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_signs.com A detailed outline of stress warning
signs and symptoms (behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and physical) and other health
related questions.
www.medicinenet.com A detailed outline of stress warning signs and symptoms and
other health related questions.
www.apa.org (American Psychological Association) Information on stress and other
health related questions.
www.napo.net (National Association of Professional Organizers) Professional
assistance in decluttering and organizing your home and work environment.
Locating a Psychologist or Mental Health Professional in Your Area:
For a list of consultants in your area who specialize in job stress, contact the American
Psychological Association (APA) 1-800-964-2000.
Licensed Mental Health Therapists; Contact the Board of Behavioral Science
Examiners for your state or look in the yellow pages under Mental Health Information,
Psychologists and Psychotherapists.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
A 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If
you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). With over 120 crisis centers across
the country, you will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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“5 Minutes a Day of Writing and Self-Reflection will Change Your Life. By Committing to a Minimum of 5 Minutes a Day of Writing and Self-Reflection, You will Increase Your Ability to More Effectively Manage Stress and Cope with Any of Life’s Challenges.
Discover Greater Peace and Balance in Your Personal and Professional Life by Committing to 5 Minutes a Day of Silence…….. 5 Minutes a Day of Writing……… 5 Minutes a Day of Prayer or Meditation.
Accept that Stress is a part of Life, and Focus on taking One Step at a Time, One Day at a Time.” Anthony D. Parnell
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