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14 Handling Stress on the Farm 10 Positive and Productive Ways of Dealing with Stress 1. Work it off: Exercise gives you energy and makes you feel better. Try some brisk walking. 2. Strive for a good rest: Rest revitalizes your body and mind. Try relaxation exercises and deep breathing to lower your anxiety about falling asleep if needed. 3. Keep it simple and positive: Take one step at a time, one day at a time. Be aware of negative thoughts. Keep your thinking positive and realistic! 4. Take time to relax: Make time for yourself. Do something that you enjoy. 5. Prioritize: Avoid putting things off, make up a weekly schedule that includes leisure activities as well as things you must do. Prioritize tasks, make lists, set goals, organize your time, delegate to others and reward yourself. 6. Be assertive: Don't try to please everybody. Learn to say "no". 7. Eat healthy: Eat a well-balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, dairy and alternatives, and lean meat and alternatives. Limit salt, sugar, saturated and trans fat intake. 8. Keep your mind active: Learn something new, research something you are interested in on the internet, play cards, doing quizzes or crosswords. 9. Get it all off your chest: A problem shared is a problem cut in half. Talking to someone you trust can really help. 10. Accept the things you cannot change: Focus your attention and energy on the things you can do and that you have control over and try to accept that there are certain things you cannot change. Take hope, you will get through this. FARM STRESS LINE 1-800-667-4442 24 hours per day. Seven days per week. Free and Confidential. There is no call display. The Farm Stress Line is staffed by peer counsellors, men and women from the farm, trained to assist people in crisis, taking calls on personal and family issues, financial situations and other concerns affecting the farm operation. Who Can Help Saskatchewan Resource Ontario Resource Number Farm Stress Line ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) CMHA Ontario 1-800-875-6213 Child Abuse Ontario Associa on of Children's Aid Socie es Multiple numbers based on area in Ontario. Recommend linking to this page and searching for the applicable area. Domestic Abuse Assaulted Women's Helpline 1-866-863-0511 Canadian Centre for Men and Families 1-844-900-2263 Farm Consultation Services Business Plans for New Farms (OMAFRA) 1-877-424-1300 Heart and Stroke Foundation Heart and Stroke Founda on 1-888-473-4636 Problem Gambling Help Line Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505 Public Health Agency of Canada Public Health Agency of Canada 1-844-280-5020 Kids Help Phone Line Kids Help Phone Line 1-800-668-6868 Farm Debt Mediation Services Farm Debt Media on Services 1-866-452-5556 Suicide Line Crisis Services Canada 9-1-1 OR 1-833-456-4566 Fill in local contacts Community Addic on Services Mental Health Services (Local health district) AgKnowledge Centre AgKnowledge Centre Narco cs Anonymous (Phone directory, white pages) Counsellor RCMP Clergyman/Priest/Pastor Rural Service Centre Family Doctor Sexual Assault Crisis Line (Tel. Dir. white pages) Financial Counselling