In Body and Spirit…
A Message from the Parish Nurses

Occasionally we all have periods of stress and anxiety. Here are a few reminders how we can get past our stress and anxiety that comes with our daily issues.

• Take a warm bath.
• Count backwards from 100.
• Take a breather – 4-5 deep cleansing breaths.
• Read an engrossing novel.
• Take a walk.
• Meditate for 15-20 minutes.
• Close your eyes and daydream.
• Do gentle stretches for 15 minutes.
• Call a friend.
• Sit down, take your phone off the receiver or turn it off, close the door and relax!
• Go see a movie.
• Turn on your favorite music.
• Zone out and watch a silly movie.
• Exercise.
• Write a letter but don’t mail it. Put things in writing.
• Take a stress management seminar or class.
• Find a hobby that you will enjoy.
• Play with a pet, for that unconditional love!
• Rehearse in your mind how you will handle similar stressful situations.
• Keep your sense of humor, laughter is the best medicine!
• Pray.
• Be thankful!
• Improve your attitude.
• Be kinder than necessary to everyone you meet.
• Do nice things for people who will never find out.
• Remember to believe in your worth, power, and goodness!

In 1 Peter 5:7, we read, “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”

If you would like to contact the Parish Nurses, please call the church office, or email at parish.nurse@graceofav.org.

Peace and good health to you all!

Lois Askvig and Amy Fleser
Grace Lutheran Church Parish Nurses