Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.
Dr. Wayne Dyer
R and R Tip # 86: Relax, There is a bright side
There are times in our lives when other people bring stress into our lives, whether we want it to happen or not. Someone at work, at school, on the softball team, in the neighborhood, you name it, can suddenly cause us unasked for and unanticipated stress in our lives, no matter how hard we may try to avoid it
But you have a lot more control than you might think
...if the evening news makes you anxious, turn the TV off. If traffic’s got you tense, take a longer but less-traveled route. If going to the market is an unpleasant chore, do your grocery shopping online.
...if you get upset over religion or politics, cross them off your conversation list. If you repeatedly argue about the same subject with the same people, stop bringing it up or excuse yourself when it’s the topic of discussion.
...if you’ve got too much on your plate, distinguish between the shoulds and the musts. Drop tasks that aren’t truly necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely.
Eliminating or lessening the effects of negative consequences can be accomplished by doing what the boy scouts say they always do: preparing for them. Get enough sleep and be as consistent with your sleep schedule as possible. Emotional reserves are important too. Develop mutually supportive friendships and relationships. Keep your goals realistic and meaningful to you alone. Expect some frustration and failure. Be kind and gentle with yourself always and most important is the acceptance of what can’t be changed and the refocusing of time and energy into what can be done
There comes a point at which we have to let go of one thing and focus on what is important to us.
When stress is getting you down, take a moment to reflect on all the things you appreciate in your life, including your own positive qualities and gifts. This simple strategy can help you keep things in perspective
There is a bright side to every situation.
Love, Live, Laugh and Be Happy!
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