Stress – Good or Bad?
The 1828 Noah Webster dictionary says that stress is “to force or drive.” It is “urgency, pressure, importance.” It is “focus, concentration of attention, to emphasize.” When we look at the entire dictionary definition of stress, we learn that stress can be either good or bad. Too much stress will cause us to lose sleep, make us edgy and irritable, and give us high blood pressure. If we don’t feel any stress, we may not be placing any significance on what we are doing. That can be as bad as too much stress. It seems that balance in our lives is the key as far as stress is concerned.
How do we handle relatively minor stressful situations (temporary increase in workload, a small overdraft at the bank, car threatening us with a repair bill, etc.) and adjust it to the proper level? This is one area where our feelings are extremely important. Most of us can sense when we are feeling to much stress, so let’s look at some methods for stress reduction when relatively minor stress producers come along.
You need to identify the cause of stress. Is it a misunderstanding with a coworker or family member? Is it getting so involved in your responsibility that you lose your sense of perspective for everyday facets of a balanced lifestyle? If so, what can you do about it? First, if it’s a people problem, take time to talk it out. Try to put yourself in the other person’s shoes. If you are wrong, admit it and apologize. You won’t lose face. You will gain respect because you have acknowledged that you are wiser today than you were yesterday. Second, find a pressure release. Take time for yourself, even if just a few minutes. Some quiet reading, a good walk, some relaxation, or a shift of scenery can work wonders. Take these steps to relieve that stress.kAkA.hUnTeR
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