Each Monday, we’ll look at ways to cope well with pain and how to get yourself to use helpful techniques regularly.  It’s your at-home pain management class!

Last week we looked at stress management in general.  As you remember, most people report that stress increases their pain levels.  So it’s important to both prevent and decrease stress.  Today you’re invited to pick 1 stress management technique you’ll focus on this week.

Pick a specific way to decrease your stress

Your assignment:  Pick one stress management skill you’d like to work on.  Fill in the worksheet and practice this skill this week (click the above link to get to the worksheet).

Next Monday, we’ll focus on improving your sleep.  Other articles in this series:

• How to change a habit, part 1
• How to change a habit, part 2
• Breathing exercises, part 1
• Relaxation exercise
• How to succeed with your new habit
• Breathing exercises, part 2
• 6 great ideas to help you succeed with your new habit
• Cats succeeding at their New Year’s resolution
• Visualization
• Guided imagery, part 1
• Guided imagery, part 2
• Stress management, part 1
• Why people with pain can’t sleep
• 9 tips to get better sleep

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