At moments when there seems to be too much stress, you can use the following strategies for handling the situation. These recommendations are from the addicted2success.com website.
Are you stressed about something you can change?
Devote some time to reflection. Can you change whatever is causing your stress? This is the key to handling stress more effectively. Do you just have too much on your plate? Do you feel stuck and unable to change your situation? Consider whether you can do anything about it. This is the necessary starting point.
Take action. No more excuses
Take steps toward changing your situation. Don’t make excuses and especially don’t put off doing things that could help you. It is always worth trying to do something.
So create a plan of action. Is it fear of the unknown that stresses you? Figure out a way to get more information. Are you stressed about not having enough money? Think about what you could do to make more. Simply put together what you can do and then prioritise the list. Be realistic about what you can accomplish – and then follow your plan, reevaluate and possibly draw up a new plan if the situation changes significantly.
Adjust your mindset
Sometimes the source of stress is simply beyond your control. If it is the case that you personally cannot do anything about it, you can still change your perception of the whole predicament.
Real cause of stress
The real cause of stress is what is happening in your mind. Sources of stress are not the people or events in our lives: in reality, it is all about what we think about them. That is the real source of our stress. As soon as you understand this, handling stressful situations outside your control will become easier.
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