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Solutions For Stress (with Marcus Spaur)

Published: Nov. 29, 2021, 4 p.m.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by stress? In this episode, Marcus Spaur explains the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress, why self-care is not selfish, and how to prepare for stress during the holidays!

Marcus Spaur is the founder of Between The Covers Coaching. He is also the Director of Care & Support at Husband Material, and a Certified Husband Material Coach. Email Marcus at marcus.spaur@gmail.com.

You can sign up for a free coaching session with Marcus Spaur here.

34 Tips For Self-Care:
\u2023 Drink a cup of hot herbal tea
\u2023 Sit in the sun and notice the warmth on your skin
\u2023 Pet a cat
\u2023 Go for a walk
\u2023 Take five deep, slow breaths
\u2023 Tense all the muscles in your body, hold for 5 seconds, then release them
\u2023 Call a safe friend and share how you are feeling
\u2023 Give yourself a hug
\u2023 Do gentle yoga
\u2023 Pray
\u2023 Meditate on a comforting verse or scripture or an encouraging word
\u2023 Listen to soothing music
\u2023 Take a long, warm bubble bath
\u2023 Let a mint dissolve in your mouth and focus on its sensation and flavor
\u2023 Get up and move to another room or a different environment
\u2023 Journal what you are feeling
\u2023 Draw or paint
\u2023 Take your shoes off, go outside, and let your toes feel the earth beneath you
\u2023 Take a nap
\u2023 Put on comfortable clothes\xa0
\u2023 Snuggle into a soft blanket
\u2023 Light a scented candle
\u2023 Turn off all your devices for 30 minutes, sit quietly and breathe
\u2023 Shift your posture
\u2023 Hug a loved one and don\u2019t let go until you relax into their embrace
\u2023 Do something that made you happy as a child
\u2023 Laugh out loud
\u2023 Splash in a puddle
\u2023 Get a massage
\u2023 Connect with a supportive group: Bible study, small group, 12 step community
\u2023 Sing out loud
\u2023 Stretch
\u2023 Play on a playground
\u2023 Write down 10 things for which you have gratitude

\u2014Excerpted from Altogether You Guided Journaling Worksheets (page 17) by Jenna Riemersma. Get more tips, videos, and free resources at jennariemersma.com.

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