Dealing with Pressure and Stress (Part 2)
Last month we started working through my response to the question of:
What can I do to deal with the daily pressures associated with my job and my life?
At the time I outlined that rather than spend time trying to work out how to deal with it if and when it occurs. I thought it better to outline a few ideas that might help us reduce the frequency of having to deal with it at all.
But after a period of time I found that my few ideas had become a lot of ideas. So rather than throw everything at you at once I have split my ideas up into two.
Here is the second installment.
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Get out of your comfort zone
Know what it is like to deal with uncomfortable situations by having little exercises that take you out of your comfort zone each and everyday.
Spend time with you
There are always demands on you and your time. Without being selfish make sure you have a little bit of “you” time.
Be smarter and therefore better
The more we educate ourselves the easier it becomes to handle situations when they are encountered.
Give what you want to receive
Make sure you understand that what comes your way could be reflection of what you put out.
Take responsibility for your own actions
Instead of saying why does this happen to me, understand it is probably happening because you did something to cause it.
Goals
Each day have the discipline of daily action to take you closer to the goals and aspirations that you have set yourself.
Change
Be open minded to change, but never lower your standards.
Be involved in the positive
Surround yourself with positive people and influences. When there is a negative conversation taking place, walk away.
Stand your ground
Without being ridiculous stand up for the things you believe in and be consistent in doing it.
Respect, popularity and you
Understand that not everyone is going to like who you are, what you are about or what you stand for but that is OK. See point above.
Repetition
Don’t do things to release the pressure or stress and then wake up the next morning and worry and stress because you did them.
Motivation V Discipline
Sometimes you will have to do things you do not like this is called discipline. Sometimes you can do things you want to do this is called motivation. Understand the difference and when and how to use each one.
Learn to say ‘No’
One of the great stress and pressure busters is without being rude is to be able to say no. People are always placing themselves in situations that 10 mins have after they have agreed to something they start to stress about having to do it. Just learn to say ‘no’.
Relaxation techniques
These days there are any number of relaxation tapes and CD’s available. Get hold of one and use it as often as you can.
In the nose out the mouth
I am sure there is more to effective breathing than this. But I do know that effective and consistent deep breathing goes along way to helping reduce stress and anxiety.
Daily Inspiration
In your own manner find inspiration in each and everyday. This daily inspiration can be found through religion, meditation and Tai Chi, reading, music and the like.
Positive self talk
As important as it is to be in a positive environment and dealing with positive people it falls short of the need for us to be positive to ourself. Make sure when you start hearing that little voice it is saying all the right things.
Wind down the window and enjoy the view
As busy as you are everyday, make sure you take the time to understand and enjoy what it is you are doing and to take full advantage of all of the opportunities these situations provide.
New friends and acquaintances
Try to each day spend time with new people. New insight and perspective will provide you with renewed positive outlook on the opportunities that are available.
Be on time
There has to be a thousand different ways to do this. But if you want to reduce stress and anxiety be on time for the things you have to do.
Have a plan
Without getting to robotic in your day, make sure you have an understanding and a plan of attack for each and everyday. At the end make sure you have accomplished the majority of what you set out to do.
A little exercise goes along way
There is an infinite amount of descriptions of what constitutes exercise, which for your purpose is great. Just make sure each and everyday you do some type of exercise.
Keep looking forward
No sense dwelling on the past the only thing you can control is what happens in the future?
Have ago to place
When you get an inkling of what might be around the corner take a little time away from where you are and go to a place that is going to allow you to be cool, calm and collected.
Don’t ignore the signs
Sometimes we fail to hear ourselves telling us things that are important. Our body uses various means to tell us certain things be in touch with yourself so you know what you should be doing and when.
Prevention is better than cure
Probably no more needs to be said.
The Journey Continues!
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