Friday, May 11, 2012

Stress Management Stratergy #4

Stress management strategy #4: Accept the things you can’t change


Some sources of stress are unavoidable. You can’t prevent or change stressors such as the death of a loved one, a serious illness, or a national recession. In such cases, the best way to cope with stress is to accept things as they are. Acceptance may be difficult, but in the long run, it’s easier than railing against a situation you can’t change.

  • Don’t try to control the uncontrollable. Many things in life are beyond our control— particularly the behavior of other people. Rather than stressing out over them, focus on the things you can control such as the way you choose to react to problems.
  • Look for the upside. As the saying goes, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” When facing major challenges, try to look at them as opportunities for personal growth. If your own poor choices contributed to a stressful situation, reflect on them and learn from your mistakes.
  • Share your feelings. Talk to a trusted friend or make an appointment with a therapist. Expressing what you’re going through can be very cathartic, even if there’s nothing you can do to alter the stressful situation.
  • Learn to forgive. Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world and that people make mistakes. Let go of anger and resentments. Free yourself from negative energy by forgiving and moving on.

1 comment:

Road Warrior said...

AND,following every one of these rules has enabled me out live my father by 10 years(so far).NEWS,I'm the first one of the male members of my family(in 200 years)to live to see grandkids,YES,I'm proud of the 4 I have now...Find what you can control,AND STAY THERE,things outside of that,ignore,adapt,improvise,or find a way around....