The document discusses stress and provides tips for Christians to manage stress in a healthy way. It mentions three factors that influence stress and strategies like prioritizing, delegating, and accepting things outside one's control. It encourages maintaining good relationships with God and others. Physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health are important, including diet, exercise, and rest. Maintaining routines, mindfulness, relaxation and expressing oneself can help reduce stress.
4. Out of my controlSomewhat in my controlCircles of controlFully in my control
5. Prayer of serenityReinhold NiebuhrGod grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
6. Problem solvingThe ostrich approachChunkingDelegatingPrioritisingCast all your anxiety on him, for he cares for you.1Peter 5:7
7. RelationshipsWith one anotherBear one anothers burdens Galatians 6:2With GodFollowing Jesuss exampleDont be too hard on yourselfYou are a work in progress"I am not what I ought to be, I am not what I want to be, I am not what I hope to be in another world; but still I am not what I once used to be, and by the grace of God I am what I am" - John NewtonTop tips for coping with stress
8. Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healthDo you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit...therefore glorify God with your body 1 Corinthians 6:19-20Good dietRegular exerciseSufficient restTop tips for coping with stress
10. Relaxation and meditationSwitch offUnplug and listen to the silenceMeditationMeditate in your heart upon your bed and be still Psalm 4:4Breathing7/11