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  1. Recognize the problem<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Gain control where you can<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Work smarter, not longer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Take a hike (or go for a walk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Identify the elements that promote burnout in your life<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Employ coping strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Soak your feet in warm water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Build positive social supports<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Do yoga<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Consider ways to make your work more satisfying<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Read a book of inspirational quotes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Spend quiet time alone each day<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Blow bubbles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Sit in a church or other contemplative space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Take new risks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Go window shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Watch cartoons<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Color with a child<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. People watch at a park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Collaborate on a new project<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. Control thoughts that you are indispensable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  22. Make a cake and lick the beaters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  23. Take a nap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  24. Daydream<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  25. Plan ahead to reduce performance stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  26. Hug someone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  27. YouTube\u2013guided meditation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  28. Call your parents or a loved one just to talk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  29. Make a \u201cTo Do\u201d list and cross items off when completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  30. Keep a stress diary to identify and analyze your reactions to stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  31. Sing out loud<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  32. Try aromatherapy: lavender, chamomile, and marjoram essential oils<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  33. Vary your day to include different activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  34. Get crafty and messy!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  35. Avoid drugs, alcohol, and tobacco<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  36. Play a team sport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  37. Try alternate nostril breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  38. Express your feelings and thoughts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  39. Go swimming<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  40. Get rid of negativity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  41. Have realistic expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  42. Make time for relaxation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  43. Eat dessert before your entr\u00e9e<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  44. Don\u2019t over-schedule yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  45. Keep a daily gratitude journal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  46. Shout \u201ctah-dah\u201d when you complete a task<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  47. Go on a retreat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  48. Pick or buy yourself fresh flowers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  49. Create a positive affirmations folder or memory box \u2014 review as necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  50. Start a collection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  51. Read a children\u2019s book<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  52. Wear your favorite outfit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  53. Have a root beer float<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  54. Make yourself a Valentine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  55. Reduce or eliminate caffeine consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  56. Get a massage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  57. Meet a friend for lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  58. Schedule a wellness day<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  59. Get a stress ball and squeeze it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  60. Play soothing sounds in your living or working environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  61. See a counselor or advisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  62. Exercise regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  63. Trade a 5-minute scalp massage with a friend<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  64. Take a dog for a walk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  65. Visualize a silly image and LOL<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  66. Keep a journal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  67. Eat a piece of dark chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  68. Forgive someone a wrong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  69. Try something new<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  70. Get involved in an organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  71. Quit doing something<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  72. Leave your room or building at lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  73. Mentor someone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  74. Get up 15 minutes earlier in the mornings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  75. Take 10 deep breaths<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  76. Eat a healthy breakfast<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  77. Go dancing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  78. Learn to do something new<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  79. Go to bed early<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  80. Be an agent of change within your institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  81. Plant a garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  82. Listen to soothing music<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  83. Get organized<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  84. Play with a pet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  85. Do what you love or get career counseling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  86. Send a thank you note to show your appreciation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  87. Play an instrument or the radio<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  88. Teach someone something<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  89. Watch a comedy film or a sitcom<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  90. Balance your lifestyle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  91. Light some candles and turn out the lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  92. If you feel like crying\u2014cry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  93. Beat a drum, pillow, or punching bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  94. Keep appreciation messages or cards in your environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  95. Develop a support network<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  96. Pray or meditate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  97. Take a time out<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  98. Slow down; try speaking slower, too<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  99. Reward yourself at the end of a hard day<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  100. Soak in a Jacuzzi or bath<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  101. Tense and relax your whole body<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":0,"parent":58,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-516","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/wellness-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/wellness-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/wellness-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/wellness-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/98"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/wellness-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=516"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/wellness-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/516\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":517,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/wellness-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/516\/revisions\/517"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/wellness-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/58"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/wellness-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/wellness-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}