motivation

First, I love NIGHTSKYSTAR 's response! But I wanted to add that if you want to sleep, that is not all bad...sleep! But, if it really doesn't help, then be "mindless"... Take your mind off things...read, crosswords, watch a comedy, meditate, listen to music that gets you MOVIN...and move to it, if you can! Otherwise, write it out in a journal, read self help books aimed at your stress...you can handle this!!! Take control!
Best of luck!

When i get too stressed i put everything down and take a walk, or a swim in the summer. I clear my mind and try to enjoy nature...if i'm in the water i close my eyes and float and try to identify sounds. if walking i look for beautiful things...birds singing, a flower, how the snow is sparkling.
Taking a total break from whatever is stressing me helps for me. post a blog. look for someone that needs help and lend a hand. if you are truly tired? take a 20 minute nap. when i was ill one of my aides would do that...she would say instead of lunch i'm taking a 20 min nap could you please wake me up then? and she would wake up smiling and refreshed.
posting on Spark helps, too!!

What does everyone do to stay motivated during stressful times that cause you to want to sleep?