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 | As many of you know, I have some great articles on my site that are generated almost entirely from the wisdom of my readers. I pose a question (with a link to additional information on the topic), and readers respond with their experiences, stories and tips. I've really enjoyed creating and reading these articles because they provide a variety of angles from which a given topic can be viewed, and they add some interesting 'color' to a given topic. This newsletter shares some of my favorite reader wisdom (as well as link to my own articles on each of the topics) to bring you the best of both. Gain more ideas, share your own wisdom, and have a great weekend! -Elizabeth | |
Cognitive Reframing Ideas
"Several people, including Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, have written about the benefits of gratitude. Instead of focusing on what's going wrong, we can focus on what's going right. A friend of mine was complaining that nothing went right one day. I said, "You have to look at things correctly. Lots of things went right. Can you walk? Can you see? Do you have a roof over your head?, etc." She answered yes and then thanked me for giving her "a gift." We all have so much to be grateful for and by concentrating on the daily miracles in our lives, we will have the strength to get through stressful times." --LindaLongIsland
| Advice on Forgiveness
"For me, trying to see the whole picture and to view the problem from the other person's point of view helps tremendously when I need to forgive someone who has hurt me. Most people really do have good souls, so they usually have a good reason for doing what they did. When I am able to empathize with them, my anger dissolves." --BBB
| Musical Coping: Coping With Emotional Stress
"I'm not a professional musician, but I do know how to play, and I do use this skill to deal with my emotional 'stuff'. Just playing music helps me get lost in the zone, and I feel better almost always after doing this. Sometimes I can even write a song about what's bothering me. Emotional stress = inspiration." --Sam
| What's Relaxing For You?
I have found having crayons and a coloring book are a real stress reliever. I find I get lost in this activity, totally relaxed. I have actually "colored" my way out of a headache! Listening to music while you color is an even greater way to relax! --Linda
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