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bpHope: Planning for Wellness: How Structure Can Help You Manage Your Bipolar Symptoms

6/29/2018

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Planning for Wellness: How Structure Can Help You Manage Your Bipolar Symptoms


June 29, 2018 at 03:07PM Martin Baker
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bpHope: 3 Ways to Help Dogs with 4th of July Fireworks Anxiety

6/29/2018

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3 Ways to Help Dogs with 4th of July Fireworks Anxiety


June 29, 2018 at 10:34AM bp Magazine
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bpHope: Bipolar Disorder Medication and Weight ManagementGoodbye Extra Pounds!

6/28/2018

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Bipolar Disorder Medication and Weight Management—Goodbye, Extra Pounds!


June 28, 2018 at 01:18PM Lynn Rae
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bpHope: Living with Bipolar and Love Dogs? What You Need to Know Before Owning One

6/28/2018

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Living with Bipolar and Love Dogs? What You Need to Know Before Owning One


June 28, 2018 at 12:10PM Julie A. Fast
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bpHope: Hope & Harmony Headlines: Self-Discovery Can Be Life-Changing

6/28/2018

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Hope & Harmony Headlines: Self-Discovery Can Be Life-Changing


June 28, 2018 at 07:54AM bp Magazine
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Esperanza Hope To Cope: Do You Make More Stress For Yourself? How Focusing on Tasks Can Help

6/28/2018

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by Carol L. Rickard

It may seem contradictory, but you could be causing your stress by not finishing tasks—but you can learn to curb stress by getting more done!

By Carol Rickard

 

I was thinking back to when I started working at the hospital and how much better I have gotten at managing stress since then!

Back then, I used to average about three migraines a month & thought there was nothing I could do to stop them.

WRONG.

I started seeing a new doctor who helped me realize it was work stress which was triggering the migraines.

His words to me: “Carol, if you can manage this work stress better, you won’t have as many migraines.”

So, I set out to do just that…

One of the things I figured out was the biggest source of stress was:

ME!

I was actually creating more stress for myself by not finishing things and then having to stay an hour later than my coworkers doing what I didn’t finish during the day.

Truth be told: I used to feel angry that they all got to leave work on time and I didn’t.

I noticed I did this at home too!

Here are some examples:

  • I’d be fixing a cup of coffee and in the middle of doing so, notice the dog needed water, so I’d go give the dog water!
  • I’d get laundry washed and folded, but leave it on the dryer for weeks!
  • I’d start vacuuming then right in the middle, see a table to dust & go do that!

What about you?

Do you start things & have a tendency to NOT finish them?

If so, you are not alone!

HOW DID I CHANGE THINGS AROUND?

Using this 2-step process:

Step 1 – Pay attention & start to become aware of WHEN you don’t finish things. (Ex. Not finishing my coffee.)

Step 2 – Once you catch yourself, use my FINISH LifeTOOL. Simply repeat this phrase out loud:

“(Your name), Focus In Right Now Instead Stopping Halfway.”

I’d say to myself: “Carol, Focus In Right Now Instead Stopping Halfway.” It’s amazing how saying this to yourself out loud pushes you to go on & FINISH what you were doing!

In case you this slipped by you, here is my WordTool for FINISH:

I hope this serves you well!

 

~ To Living Well TODAY! ~

 

 



via Esperanza – Hope To Cope
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