We can’t prevent stress altogether, but with practice, we can moderate or change our reaction to stress so that once-tense situations are far less stressful or no longer stressful at all.
Recognize the emotional and physical clues that plague you when under stress: tight upper back, diarrhea or heartburn, craving for carbohydrates, skin
problems, forgetfulness, mental fuzziness, bumping into things.
When you get the distress signal - whatever it is - don’t ignore it.
What’s bothering you? An upcoming event? A family problem? A potential layoff at work?
Is there something you can
do about it?
Identify some possible solutions. Then work a plan. Get whatever help you need and then take actions.
You may not be able to control what is causing you stress, but you can change your reaction to it.
Look for whatever humor may be present. Has a “comedy of errors” led you to your present circumstances?
Imagine that you are a stand-up comedian explaining your situation or predicament.
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