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Health Ministry Page

Fall 2009

Questions or Concerns: Contact Joyce Baker, 215 514-2259 or joycesings@verizon.net

Come to the November 8^th Fellowship time hosted by Health Ministry:

 Good health information and healthy snacks.

Resiliency:  How to bounce back !

We are entering a stressful time of year, and this year seems to be particularly stressful on many fronts.  As we are aware, stress is a natural part of life. And we all face challenges every day.  The ability to cope with stress and bounce back from problems in positive ways is called resilience and here are some tips on building your reserve.

* Pay attention to details:  Most happy people pay greater attention to happy experiences.  Practice bringing purposeful, nonjudgmental attention to every experience of your life, no matter how big or small.

* Focus on what your can control:  Accept that you can’t change the past for yourself or others.  Instead, take an objective look at your experiences and interactions and learn from them.  Use these lessons to control how you respond to challenges.

* Practice optimism.  Being positive can help you bounce back from difficulties.

* Forgive:  When you offer forgiveness, you release stress.

* Gain perspective:  Decide what’s most important in your life – such as relationships and spirituality – and emphasize those areas of your life.

* Relax:  Practice relaxation skills, like deep breathing and meditation, to help you cope.

* Laugh:  A sense of humor is key to dealing with life’s ups and downs.  Do not postpone joy! Despite the stress in our lives, we must preserve our sense of humor and continue to engage with life.

* Make connections:  Create a support network of friends and family.  Grow your network by joining and participation in our church life, clubs, &/or civic organizations.

* Visualize resilience:  Imagine yourself as someone who bounces back from adversity.

Adapted from Mayo Clinic;s “Embody Health”, Sept. 2009. 

Recipe for Caring

2  Heaping cups of patience

1  Heartful of love

2  Handfuls of generosity

1  Healful of understanding

A dash of humor

Sprinkle generously with kindness.  Add plenty of faith.  Mix well.  Spread over a period of a lifetime.  Serve to all you meet.       Author Unknown

Have a healthy and meaningful Fall

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