Calm. Down. People think you're going crazy. Seriously. You need to chill. Why are you even frustrated? It's really not that big of a deal. Just let it go. It's going to be fine, let's do something else. There's nothing you can do about it.
Sound familiar? It definitely does for me. Stress builds up in so many ways and it can get really overwhelming. Sometimes you find yourself getting frustrated for the "little things" and you can't seem to identify the root of your anxiety. I guess we don't realize how quickly stress can consume us and take over our bodies. So here's one way to look at it. Stress is sort of like how our body deals with change: the inevitable in life. Things change, for the better and for the worse, and sometimes stray from your intended route. People change, plans change, ideas change, actions change, and it's all in the handbook of life. We have to accept that sometimes things aren't going to go the way we hoped. And we must learn that we can get through it, but we don't have to ignore it. Our reactions to life's surprises are important and it is what helps us prepare for even bigger surprises. Stress happens and stress will keep on happening.
I don't think that stress can be eliminated. Instead, we can learn to manage our stress. As silly as it might sound, it can be really hard to determine the unnecessary stress from the important stress. But hey, everyone is different. One person's anxiety can simply be a challenge to another. One person's every day struggle could be unbearable to another. What this means is that any type of stress cannot just be ignored, we have to help get through it. And we all can get stressed in so many different ways. When things don't go our way. When we have very little control in our current situation. When we don't feel prepared. When someone broke a promise. When we are judged by others. When we try and fail over and over again. I'm sure we call all relate.
All these causes of stress are unwanted by all of us. If we had the option to just choose a life with no stress, so many of us would take it. Unfortunately, life can be a bumpy ride. So instead of suffering alone, let's try and help each other! For starters, don't hold it all in. You don't want to suddenly burst after so many unheard feelings brushed and buried away inside. Talk it out with your friends and family, the ones you can trust the most. It's amazing how much better we can feel simply by talking through our issues. We can be surprised how therapeutic these conversations can be. Try exercising! Go out for a stress relieving run or swim! Maybe a relaxing walk in the park! Plug in those headphones and start up the tunes! If you don't feel comfortable letting out your emotions quite yet, these can help calm you down too. Experiment with reading, taking a nap, writing your feelings out, and you'll find a stress management technique perfect for you.
Stress, just as it can be interpreted in many different ways, can effect us in unique ways. Stress can effect our mood and immunity and who knows how many other aspects of our every day lives. The important thing to remember is that you are not alone. Stress makes you human. Please don't feel like you have to go through it alone. By all means, ask for help if you need it! Discovering your preferences regarding stress management is a key strategy for becoming resilient in all of your overwhelming situations. And take your time with it. Take it one day at a time. You're health and happiness comes first. Letting go of stressful situations is not a bad thing. It doesn't mean you don't care. It just means that you are taking control of your own life. And that's inspiring!
-N
Sound familiar? It definitely does for me. Stress builds up in so many ways and it can get really overwhelming. Sometimes you find yourself getting frustrated for the "little things" and you can't seem to identify the root of your anxiety. I guess we don't realize how quickly stress can consume us and take over our bodies. So here's one way to look at it. Stress is sort of like how our body deals with change: the inevitable in life. Things change, for the better and for the worse, and sometimes stray from your intended route. People change, plans change, ideas change, actions change, and it's all in the handbook of life. We have to accept that sometimes things aren't going to go the way we hoped. And we must learn that we can get through it, but we don't have to ignore it. Our reactions to life's surprises are important and it is what helps us prepare for even bigger surprises. Stress happens and stress will keep on happening.
I don't think that stress can be eliminated. Instead, we can learn to manage our stress. As silly as it might sound, it can be really hard to determine the unnecessary stress from the important stress. But hey, everyone is different. One person's anxiety can simply be a challenge to another. One person's every day struggle could be unbearable to another. What this means is that any type of stress cannot just be ignored, we have to help get through it. And we all can get stressed in so many different ways. When things don't go our way. When we have very little control in our current situation. When we don't feel prepared. When someone broke a promise. When we are judged by others. When we try and fail over and over again. I'm sure we call all relate.
All these causes of stress are unwanted by all of us. If we had the option to just choose a life with no stress, so many of us would take it. Unfortunately, life can be a bumpy ride. So instead of suffering alone, let's try and help each other! For starters, don't hold it all in. You don't want to suddenly burst after so many unheard feelings brushed and buried away inside. Talk it out with your friends and family, the ones you can trust the most. It's amazing how much better we can feel simply by talking through our issues. We can be surprised how therapeutic these conversations can be. Try exercising! Go out for a stress relieving run or swim! Maybe a relaxing walk in the park! Plug in those headphones and start up the tunes! If you don't feel comfortable letting out your emotions quite yet, these can help calm you down too. Experiment with reading, taking a nap, writing your feelings out, and you'll find a stress management technique perfect for you.
Stress, just as it can be interpreted in many different ways, can effect us in unique ways. Stress can effect our mood and immunity and who knows how many other aspects of our every day lives. The important thing to remember is that you are not alone. Stress makes you human. Please don't feel like you have to go through it alone. By all means, ask for help if you need it! Discovering your preferences regarding stress management is a key strategy for becoming resilient in all of your overwhelming situations. And take your time with it. Take it one day at a time. You're health and happiness comes first. Letting go of stressful situations is not a bad thing. It doesn't mean you don't care. It just means that you are taking control of your own life. And that's inspiring!
-N