They are saying there is more than one way to skin a cat. Well the same when you begin tearing your hair out with the frustration, grief, anxiety, and yes, stress. It's a state of mental conditioning that's like taking that bitter pill down your throat, causing you to lose your sense of self, and worse your sanity. Just considering it can drive anyone off the edge.
And they are saying that the proactive ones are already living off the edge.
As you stressed-out person to a different, I know how it feels, and believe me there are many variants when it comes to stress. Dealing with life, and carrying the problems that may or may not fit in with you can scratch away the small joy and happiness that you can carry when you go out that door. You can't blame them to be like this; they've their own reasons, similar to we have our good reasons to allow stress to weigh us down. They say that stress is all within the mind, well, what's bugging you anyway?
There are many methods to manage stress, and eventually remove it out of your life one of these simple days. So I'll attempt to divide it right into a seven-day course for we promise it will not be too taxing on our bodies, as well as on the mind.
1. Acknowledge stress is good
Make stress your friend! In line with the body's natural "fight or flight" response, that burst of energy will enhance your performance in the right moment. I've yet to see a high sportsman totally relaxed before a big competition. Use stress wisely to push yourself that tiny bit harder when it counts most.
2. Avoid stress sneezers
Stressed people sneeze stress germs indiscriminately and before you know it, you are infected too!
Protect yourself by recognizing stress in other people and limiting your contact with them. Or if you have the inclination, play stress doctor and teach them how you can better manage themselves.
3. Gain knowledge from the best
When people around are losing their head, who keeps calm? What exactly are they doing differently? What's their attitude? What language do they use? Could they be trained and experienced?
Figure it from afar or sit them down for any chat. Gain knowledge from the best stress managers and copy the things they're doing.
4. Practice socially acceptable heavy breathing
This really is something I've learned from the gym instructor: You can trick the body into relaxing by utilizing heavy breathing. Breathe in slowly for any count of 7 then breathe out for a count of 11. Repeat the 7-11 breathing until your heart rate slows down, your sweaty palms dry out and things begin to feel more normal.
5. Give stressy thoughts the red light
It is possible to tangle yourself up inside a stress knot on your own. "If this happens, then that may happen and then we are all up the creek!" Many of these things never happen, so why waste everything energy worrying needlessly?
Give stress thought-trains the red light and stop them in their tracks. Okay so it might fail - how likely is that, and what can you do to prevent it?
6. Know your trigger points and hot spots
Presentations, interviews, meetings, giving difficult feedback, tight deadlines…. My heart rate is cranking up just writing these down!
Make your personal listing of stress trigger points or hot spots. Be specific. Is it only presentations to some certain audience that get you worked up? Does one project cause more stress than another? Did you drink an excessive amount of coffee?
Knowing what causes you stress is powerful information, as you can take action to make it less stressful. Do you need to learn some new skills? Do you need extra resources? Must you change to decaf?
7. Burn the candle on one side
Sleep disorders, poor diet with no exercise wreaks damage to our mind and body. Kind of obvious, but worth mentioning as it's often ignored as a stress management technique. Listen to your mother and do not burn the candle at both ends!
So having stress can be a total drag, but that should not hinder us to obtain the inner satisfaction that we have wanted for a long time. In any case, you could always navigate to the Bahamas and bask under the summer sun.
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