While we all experience stress in our lives, not all stress is the same, and not all stress should be looked at in a negative light. We all experience stress at some point, whether it is chronic, daily stressors, or a tragic event that happens in our life that causes long-term stress. However, those of us that can and do, seek out physical, mental and emotional measures for dealing with these stressors can curb the negative side effects that come with stress and can create lasting, healthy habits that can forever help you deal with stressors that come with everyday life.
- Re-frame the game
- Everyone has a hobby or activity that they enjoy and seek and enjoy a challenge. Try bringing this mindset to overcome obstacles in your life that might not be so enjoyable, but by overcoming it, you have overcome a challenge in your life and for that, you can be grateful and relieved.
- Stop blaming
- Stress can happen in a number of ways and in a number of different settings. When this happens, it can be easy to place the blame on kids, work or relationships, but only you have the ability to decide how stress is going to affect you. So, rather than placing the blame on someone, or something else, take some accountability and decide how you are going to handle it and how you are going to let it affect you in your daily life.
- Practice gratitude
- By looking at the stress in your life and realizing that in the grand scheme of things, your stress could be worse and you have so many things to be grateful for, decreases the negative effects of the stress.
By following these steps and making them habits when you are feeling stressed, you can avoid being the victim of stress and instead, being the victor.
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