Coping Thoughts
For Stress Exercise
1. What have you said in the past, and what can you say to yourself to prepare to handle stressful
situations?__
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2. What have you said, and what can you say to yourself to help you confront the
situation?_
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3. What have you said, and what can you say to yourself to cope with possible feelings of being
overwhelmed?_
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4. What have you said, and what can you say to yourself about your coping efforts, and to reward
yourself? _____________________________________________________________
Suggestions: Practice these coping thoughts on a daily basis. Develop a small list that you can either memorize or carry with you, to remind yourself how to handle situations. remember, rewarding yourself for success and effort is part of the program for stress management.
