Golden Rule: Do Not Sweat the Small Stuff… ultimately it is all small stuff!
Many of us forget that the reason we have stress is that we are sweating the small stuff and that ultimately it is all small stuff. In other words, if it is something we can’t do anything about, there is no point [...]
Dealing with stress can be an uncomfortable thing. Much stress is caused by our surroundings and the people in them but it is actually up to us as to whether stress is produced such that it has to be dealt with.
If we allow others to determine our level of stress then we can’t control [...]
Many times our stress is caused by an emotion that overwhelms us. For instance, you become angry about something that has happened, or sad about an event that has taken place. At any rate, the emotion is bothering you and you can’t get past it, you are probably stressed out by it. Dealing with the [...]
You know how it goes - your boss calls you in for a chat. Your heart races, wondering what does she want now? She wants to know what your plans and goals are for your job. You get the feeling you had better come up with something and in a hurry. Does she want me [...]
Knowing the causes of stress is important. According to Holmes-Rae Life Stress Inventory, the following are the top ten life events that lead to stress in no particular order:
Getting Married
Marital Separation
Divorce
Marital Reconciliation
Death of a spouse
Death of a Close Family Member
Personal Injury or Illness
Being Fired
Retirement.
Jail Term
The reason these events cause so much stress is that most [...]
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