| Focus. When you begin to feel overwhelmed, try taking one task at a time. The positive feeling of completing that task will help keep you motivated.
Meditate. A few quiet moments of reflection can bring relief from and even increase your tolerance to stress. Visualize. Try to picture how you can manage any stressful situation more calmly. A visual rehearsal can help you handle the situation more successfully. Exercise. Regular exercise is a great way to reduce stress. It benefits the body as well as the mind. Hobbies. Take a break and try gardening, painting, reading, or something else you might enjoy. Share. Talking about things with someone can help put things in perspective. Listening to someone can help take the focus off of yourself. |
Lifespan Psychological Services, PS (LPS) is a professional services corporation. Our mission at Lifespan is to provide comprehensive and effective psychological, speech/language, and tutoring services for people throughout the life span. We have been operating on Bainbridge Island since 1999. Lifespan is composed of highly trained professionals, including licensed clinical psychologists, licensed mental health counselors, licensed speech/language pathologists, and certified teachers. All clinicians strive to provide services that are sensitive to their clients' diverse characteristics. We provide a comprehensive array of services to children, Adult and Senior Services Child and Adolescent Services Educational Services If a particular client needs a related service (e.g., psychiatric medication, more extensive neuropsychological assessment), we will coordinate with other community care providers to ensure that these services are carried out. |
