Learning How to Stop Stress Before it Starts, Part 2

We hear a lot today about reducing stress and the health benefits of living with less of it. The question is, how do you do that? How do you get ahead of the stress that comes at you each day? Well, there is a way to stop stress before it starts. Chip walks you through some simple steps you can take to gain victory over stress.

Introduction: AQ = (E + P) x O426

• Anger Quotient = (Environment + Perspective) x Obedience to Ephesians 4:26

I. Environment

Minimize Stress

1. Eliminate hurry
2. Downsize expectations
3. Learn to say no
4. Admit mistakes and imperfections
5. Laugh more—don’t take life or yourself too seriously
6. Take care of yourself
7. Know what triggers your anger - HALT: Stop when you’re hungry, angry, lonely, or tired

II. Perspective

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