7 Easy Ways to Cope With Stress

Using the Creative Wisdom Tools

Life happens, stress creeps in — so here are seven simple tools you can use right now, adapted from the Creative Wisdom toolkit, to meet life on life’s terms.

Awareness

First thing: just notice. Pay attention to your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations.

2. Acceptance

Accept what is, without fighting or resisting. Acceptance doesn’t mean you like it — it means you see it.

3. Intention

Set a clear aim or focus to steer you through the moment.

4. Gratitude

Turn toward what’s good, even if it’s small. Gratitude shifts the tone.

WE CALL THIS A ‘G FLIP’

5. Compassion

Be kind to yourself and others. Stress often comes with judgment — soften it.

6. Forgiveness

Let go of RESENTMENTS - thESE CAN keep you stuck in stress.

Forgiveness doesn’t mean approval—it means freeing yourself from the loop of resentment so you can be present now.

7. Connection

Re-connect — with others, with nature, with your deeper self. Stress loosens connection. Re-tie the thread.

Now: Put this perspective into practice! The proof will indeed be, in the pudding.