Welcome to the Quality of Life/Stress Management Committee

The purpose of this committee is to promote finding equilibrium between work, family and community involvement to maximize good health and minimize stress in one's career.

2007-08 Committee Members

Kyle Caparosa, Chair
Maura S. Curran
Earl L. Denney, Jr.
Evelyn T. Hopkins
Charles D. Jamieson
Diana L. Martin
Adam Myron
Denise Nieman
Gerald R. Pumphrey
Charles A. Reinwald
Victoria Vilchez

Helpful Links

The Florida Bar Quality of Life and Career Committee
What Makes Lawyers so Prone to Stress?
Emotional Distress And The Practice Of Law
Stress Management and Emotional Wellness Links
How to Master Stress

HOW TO MAKE A BEAUTIFUL LIFE
Submitted by Committee Member Ellen Block

Love Yourself. MAKE PEACE with who you are and where you are at this moment in time. Listen to your heart. If you can’t hear what it’s saying in this noisy world, MAKE TIME for yourself. Enjoy your own company. Let your mind wander among the stars. Try. Take chances. MAKE MISTAKES. Life can be messy and confusing at times, but it’s also full of surprises. The next rock in your path might be a stepping stone.

Be happy. When you don’t have what you want, want what you have. MAKE DO. That’s a well-kept secret of contentment. There aren’t any shortcuts to tomorrow. You have to MAKE YOUR OWN WAY. To know where you’re going is only part of it. You need to know where you’ve been, too. And if you ever get lost, don’t worry. The people who love you will find you. Count on it. Life isn’t days and years. It’s what you do with time and with all the goodness and grace that’s inside you. MAKE A BEAUTIFUL LIFE . . . the kind of life you deserve.

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101 Ways To Cope
Submitted by Committee Member Kyle Caparosa

With Stress Get up earlier · prepare ahead · avoid tight clothes · avoid chemical aides · set appointments · write it down · practice preventative maintenance · make duplicate keys · say no more often · set priorities · avoid negative people · use time wisely · simplify meals · copy important papers · anticipate needs · make repairs · get help with jobs you dislike · break down large tasks · look at problems with challenges · look at challenges differently · unclutter your life · smile · prepare for rain · tickle a baby · pet a dog/cat · don't know all the answers · look for the silver lining · say something nice · teach a kid to fly a kite · walk in the rain · schedule play time · take a bubble bath · be aware of your decisions · believe in yourself · stop talking negatively · visualize winning · develop a sense of humor · stop thinking that tomorrow will be better · have goals · dance a jig · say hello to a stranger · ask a friend for a hug · look at the stars · breath slowly · whistle a tune · read a poem · listen to a symphony · watch a ballet · read a story · do something new · stop a bad habit · buy a flower · smell the flower · find support · find a "vent-partner" · do it today · be optimistic · put safety first · do something in moderation · note your appearance · strive for excellence, not perfection · stretch your limits · enjoy art · hum a jingle · maintain your weight · plant a tree · feed the birds · practice grace · stretch · have a plan "B" · doodle · learn a joke · know your feelings · meet your needs · know your limits · say "have a good morning" in pig latin · throw a paper airplane · exercise · learn a new song · get to work earlier · clean a closet · play with a child · go on a picnic · drive a different route to work · leave work early · put an air freshener in your car · watch a movie and eat popcorn · write a far away friend · scream at ball game · eat a meal by candle light · recognize the importance of unconditional love · remember that stress is an attitude · keep a journal · share a monster smile · remember your options · build a support network · quit trying to fix others · get enough sleep · talk less and listen more · praise others · P.S Relax, take each day at a time…you have the rest of your life to live.