There's not much that can stop all these questions and concerns, but I'm working on keeping myself calm. All in all, the things that best calm me down are reading and writing. I just finished reading a remarkable book The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and his stream of consciousness narrative style is helping me to explore that idea more in my own writing. You remember my previous post on writing routines? As a writer, a reader, a technician, and a college student, I have trouble functioning without my coffee. I'm sure other people have this problem. Well, if you do, never fear! Just try for my give away.
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Yes, I am doing my first give away. The prize, now that you've sloughed through my above rambling and round about way of thinking (welcome to the ADD mind!) is a $10 pre registered gift card to Starbucks. Instructions to enter the giveaway can be found below. The drawing will be on Jan. 21, 2011. Good luck! I'm off to get more coffee. a Rafflecopter giveaway
43 comments:
You asked how I cope with stress...
I read, write, listen to music. I also do yoga.
I am a stress cleaner....scrub the pain away
The best way for me to cope with stress is to either grab my kindle, seclude myself in my room and read or me and my hubby go out alone for dinner and drinks. (Tammy G)
jrandtam[at]columbus.rr.com
I usually spend time with my fiance and he helps me cope with stress.
I cope with stress by exercising:) I try to walk mainly:)
annejk112233(at)yahoo(Dot)com
Sleep :)
I try to stay calm and take things one step at a time in times of stress. I also allow myself treats everyday such as an afternoon coffee drink and chocolate in moderation. I work out in the gym whenever I get the chance, which helps me feel better and de-stress. Thanks!
cardprincess(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
I play my electronic keyboard.
I usually just take a nap or shower.
I cope with stress by exercising.
jenny_anwar at yahoo.com
I exercise, listen to music, close my mind and picture the most beautiful place I have been (Bahamas)
Sometimes, however, I deal with stress in a negative way, by eating, or shopping - I am working on those :))
robinlscott4 at hotmail dot com
I cope with stress by talking about it to my hubby or reading.
With a glass of wine!
I cope by pulling out a book and blasting some music.
I am a pretty easy going person, but when kids are in bed, I will grab a "drink" and tune everything out! Not that I drink stress away, just 1 drink and maybe some HGTV and be unfocused for a bit!-Erinn A
Chew my finger nails :(
I run (or hike/walk fast)! It is the only thing that works for me.
I listen to music or dance.
I handle stress by making some coffee, lighting some candles and curling up with my Kindle.
I love to read, escape into a whole different world when I am stressed :) I'm a new follower via MBC
I take time for myself.
sleep always helps me cope with stress!!
doricemarie at hotmail dot com
I used to pray, read my Bible, and Sadly smoke. Now I want to just pray and read my Bible :0)
I deal with my stress.... when my kids are in bed at night, I love to take a hot bath, read a book and relax!
onecheaplady@yahoo.com
I usually take a warm bath or go for a walk to help deal with stress.
i deal with stress with a hot shower it helps but ofcourse i stop and think and think of all that makes me happy. spend time with family, always gets the best of me, email:domincanzbaby@yahoo.com
I'm trying to learn to deal with stress by exercising vs. chocolate...sometimes I still lean towards the chocolate. :)
I listen to music.
deep breathing exercises
40denise (dot) taylor (at) gmail (dot) com
In the past I dealt with stress by drinking. Effective but not very healthy. For 3 years I'm proud to say I am alcohol free. Now I deal with stress by removing the source when possible. If I can't I spend time on my computer reading post,entering giveaways and searching for deals and coupons.
i tackle stress by calming down and taking a momentto think before freak out. lol, but it's true:)
melkev100 at comcast dot net
You know its funny I should have been a coffee drinker while in college, but I found out that after having my first son, there is no way I could function without it. So I appreciate this giveaway and I hope you find your spanish book. College books are expensive!
I cope with stress by taking some time (5 minutes or a half hour, whatever I have) for myself. Just doing whatever I want-reading, facebooking, etc.
breathing exercises, a squeezable stress ball
I read when stressed!
I read peoples blogs and enter giveaways, you are amazing!
:)Feel better all ready!
i work out
I exercise.
jshallow01 @ hotmail.com
http://savegreenbeinggreen.blogspot.com/
i cope with stress by a cup of tea and a hot shower, sometimes with a long swim
I cry - a lot
I cope with stress by taking a long bath or having a nice cup of tea or coffee!
i scream it out
I don't have the ability to, I am thankful for Xanax! lol
pixiesprinkles@hotmail.com
Thanks! =)
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