A Recipe for Less Stress

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A Recipe for Less Stress Avoiding Life's Pressure Cooker Picture this: It's been a restless night. The neighbor's dogs barked until early in the morning, and you wake up feeling frustrated and grumpy. Then on the way to work, you are delayed because of construction on the road. The day continues to drain you, and you come home exhausted only to find out that your sister is sick, and you will have to take care of her kids. Frustrated by the stress you are under, you find yourself unable to handle the strain. Learning practical methods of dealing with life's pressures is a key to effectively coping. Here are some techniques that the experts use when dealing with stress. One cup of cold water When you face an irritating situation, don't view it as a catastrophe. This will quickly raise the amount of stress you feel. Instead, examine the circumstance and ask yourself "How important is this

really?" If you are late for one appointment, it might rate a two while the death of a family member would rate a ten. If you give yourself this test and rate being stuck in traffic an eight, then you know that you are overreacting. Learn to lighten up and laugh at yourself when you find that you are worrying too much over something minor. Smiling is a much more effective way to deal with a trying situation. Add A Pinch Of Perspective You may be facing deadlines and the stress of things going wrong as you remodel your home. If you always dwell on the things that are going poorly in your life, you will be more likely to become sad and depressed. Look at the positive side, and think about friends and family who care about you. You probably have many things to be thankful for-your health, good friends, a stable job or a wonderful family. You can keep these positive thoughts in your head to carry you through any difficult situation.

Avoid boiling over You may have a tendency to be impatient. Or you might be a person who has a hard time making up your mind. When facing a situation that is causing you to become frustrated, or when you have to make a tough decision ask yourself "Will this matter to me five years from now?" You'll find that most things diminish in importance as you look at them from a broader perspective. Using these tips will help you immensely in your battle against stress. Don't let your anxieties get the best of you. Save your energy for the times that really matter. Sharihttp://www.smartgroups.com/groups/BasicComputerHelpforFriendshttp://www.smartgroups.com/groups/Survivors_Learning_to_Thrive http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AffirmationstoDe-Stress A positive thinking, positive affirmations support group, that empowers us with ways to sail through daily life stress. Come aboard! PJ and Gang