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How to Deal with Stress
Somebody once said, stress is what happens when your mind thinks one thing and your mouth thinks
another". It is so easy to get into stressful situations just by trying
to please people and agreeing to do those things that we don't really
want to do.
Too many of us spend our lives dealing with awkward situations and
problems, both at home and at work. This leads to too much stress and
can sometimes drive one literally over the edge. But before we deal
with stress we have to realize that we need a certain amount of stress
in our lives in order to function properly.
So the 'trick' is to find a balance between too much stress and too
little. You have to realize that a certain amount of stress is good and
that we use it to push ourselves and enhance our performance or
productivity at exactly the right moment.
It is important to have the right frame of mind when dealing with
stress and try and keep away from people who are 'over stressed', it
can be infectious. When the world is going mad there are always those
who keep their head. Mix with these people and find out how they are in
control all the time.
Sometimes it is our own self confidence, or lack of, that causes us
anxiety and a good way to combat this is by practicing a few deep
breathes. This is something I learned long ago when first starting out
on my sales career. Just before I was due to meet a client I would find
a quiet corner and breath in for a count of seven and then, slowly,
breath out for a count of eleven. Just doing this a few times would
lower my racing heartbeat and put me in a more relaxed and confident
state.
Another little trick you can use to lower your stress
levels and be in control of your life is to control your thoughts. What
do I mean by this? Well, most of us are stressed because we are
thinking stressful thoughts all the time. So it's simple, change your
thoughts and think something else.
It really is that simple, it's not easy to do at first, but every time
you think bad or stressful thoughts turn them around and think good
positive thoughts. You will be amazed at how this simple technique can
lower your anxiety levels and improve the quality of your life.
I hope you found these tips for dealing with stress useful and don't
forget if all else fails two or three weeks in the sunshine will work
wonders.
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