In "My Life's Not a Mess, 'Cuz I'm No Longer Stressed!" you and your audience will learn the physical affects that stress has on your body, be educated on the different types of stress and receive valuable tips to relieve stress and make lifestyle changes that will ultimately prolong your health. Below is an outline of what DeGraw Ministries will cover during this message:
I. Definition of stress
II. Different types of stress
A. Thermal Stress - the bodies temperature changes
B. Physical Stress - caused by physical labor or working - the need for rest
C. Medical Stress - physical exhaustion, virus or bacterial infection
D. Emotional Stress - worrying, anxiety
III. Statistics on stress
A. Workplace Stress Statistics - facts on absenteeism, medical costs, employer costs
B. Medical Statistics - facts on physical affects of stress
IV. Signs and symptoms of stress
V. Setting boundaries in relationships, workplace and life to not take on other peoples stress
VI. Our bodies defensive measures often called fight or flight, reactions to situations
VII. How our body reacts to stress - facts on how our heart, glucose levels, and respiratory
system are affected
VIII. Sleep, nourishment, exercise, companionship
Includes: - 10 tips to relieve holiday stress
- Individual/small group study sheet
- Parenting stress busting tips
- Employer stress busting tips
- Stress busters
- Stress relief scriptures
- Stress symptoms
Please note this message can be tailored toward the workplace, parenting and biblical. Call Kathy today to reserve your date for this message everyone can relate to!
10 Tips to Relieve Your Holiday Stress. 10. Bring cash instead of credit cards while shopping - this will help you stay on budget so you are not stressed when the bills come! 9. Shop with a Christmas list – and get one from everyone! 8. Don’t feel obligated to attend every holiday gathering – set a limit, plan around it, and stick to it! 7. Don’t buy a pet before Christmas – this causes extra work and stress! 6. Address and stamp your Christmas cards early – stick one of your child’s school photos in and seal – the only thing left is to mail them after Thanksgiving! 5. Clearance shop after Christmas for next years Christmas cards, gifts and supplies – not only do you save money, but you save time! 4. Put your outdoor lights up in the beginning of November 3. Bake ahead for the holidays and freeze it – one less thing to squeeze in before your holiday gatherings! 2. Take a drive and look at Christmas lights – add some holiday music and see your stress melt away! 1. Learn to say “NO”!
10 Parenting Stress Busting Tips! 10. Stop, think and listen! Take your kids in your arms and kiss them, it will make you smile! 9. Light some candles, take a bath and enjoy a piece of chocolate – pamper yourself!
8. Read your bible, pray or listen to worship music.
7. Bake or cook your favorite food!
6. Practice a hobby.
5. Schedule a day off, a girls night out or a day you don’t do housework, cook or clean up after anyone
in the house!
4. Remove yourself from the situation – call on a spouse, relative or babysitter.
3. Take a nap when you children take a nap.
2. Find your happy place!
1. Shout “Praise the Lord” when you are upset until you smile and start to laugh! | 
