Managing stress (the healthy way)
With competitive figure skating comes a great deal of stress. Compounded with other stressors in life (school, family, relationships, etc.), it can be truly overwhelming at times. Some people, when unable to handle the stress, may turn to maladaptive coping mechanisms such as eating disorders, self-injury or use of prescription or recreational drugs. Obviously, these harmful substances and behaviors will ultimately exacerbate the already stressful situation when they compromise the health of the skater. For this reason, I have decided to include this page on stress management.
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- Bake some cookies
- Call a friend
- Go for a nice, quiet walk
- Write in a journal
- Draw or paint a picture
- Lisen to music
- Throw ice cubes into a bathtub
- Punch a pillow
- Do some yoga or stretching
- Exercise (*in moderation*)
More stress links
Write away stress symptoms
ThriveOnline: Serenity
How to cope with stress
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