Some stragegies... exercise: walk, yoga, run, lift weights, bike, use exercise machines, etc. meditate or do some deep breathing excercises positive self-talk (you can give yourself your own pep-talks!) use positive imagery take a break, relax, have fun! talk it out with a friend or family write it out; write two or three pages about how you are feeling about the problem time management (see the "Big Picture" pattern planning forms) help a friend see a counselor practice "permission giving" (give yourself permission to feel your feelings, feel sad, be sick, be tired, etc) Smith Resources: Counseling Services: (completely confidential, no charge for any Smith student) Call x2840 Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching and Learning: Call x3056 HRs, HCAs, RCs, Area Coordinators, and the Class Deans (x4908) Health Services: For apointments, call x2823 Scott and Ainsworth Gyms Your Techniques! Get a journal or just a spare piece of paper and write down several stress reducing activities that work for you and ones you want to try! Schedule time to do these ideas, and relax! Back Smokefree Home Page Why Quit? How to Be Successful at Quitting Quit Smoking Resources at Smith (Becoming a Former Smoker) Are You Facing These Rationalizations? What Actually Happens When You Smoke? Stress Management for Smokers Second Hand Smoke Strategies for Friends or Parents Who Smoke Smith College // Northampton, Massachusetts 01063 // (413) 585-2800 © 2001 - 2006 Smith College // Please send comments to: webmaster@smith.edu Page maintained by the Office of Student Affairs Last updated: April 7, 2006.