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STRESS RELIEF

Tips for restoring balance to your life when you are experiencing financial stress:

Suggestion # 1: Communication
• Communication – Talk to your friends, spouse, or someone you trust.
• It may help to include another person in your thinking or planning if it affects him or her.
• Keep a journal.

Suggestion # 2: Write
• Write things down; seeing information in written form can give you a fresh perspective.
• Make a list of positives in your life such as your family, health, etc.

Suggestion # 3: Organization
• Get organized and stay organized.
• Invest in files, folders, or large envelopes and label them.
• Once you have established a protocol for yourself, continue to follow it.

Suggestion # 4: Time
• Take time for yourself.
• It does not need to be expensive or time consuming.
• It can be as simple as relaxing with a good book.
• People with many other people dependent on them rarely have time alone. It is important for your
mental health to relax, clear your mind, and recharge.

Suggestion # 5: Exercise
• Research has proven that exercise is a great tonic for stress.
• Reserve at least 10 minutes every day or every other day to walk, run, stretch, bike, or dance.

Suggestion # 6: You
• Take care of yourself by limiting alcohol intake.
• Take part in things you enjoy that are within your budget.
• Keep your doctors’ appointments and take any medications as prescribed.
• Get extra rest if possible.

Suggestion # 9: Recognize your feelings of shame
• Shame can be a very powerful, negative force – do not let it get the best of you.
• Recognize it but do not allow it to overcome you.
• Being in foreclosure does not mean you are alone. Help is available.

Suggestion # 10: Professional Help
• Seek professional help if you feel the need.
• Check with your company’s Human Resource Department for a list of services or resources.
• Many employers provide employees with free or low costs access to professional counselors
(possibly up to 10 sessions).

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