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Stress has always been a part of our lives. It is but a common
occurrence for people to hear someone complain of how stressful
his life had been in the school, in the workplace, or even with
his family. This situation happens everywhere regardless of
race, nationality, status in life, or level of education
attained. Stress is just there clinging to us wherever we go,
and we can't merely disregard this sad truth.
We must remember that in whatever we do, there are just some
inevitable factors that cause pressure and anxiety to us. On the
other hand, there are those that we can control. We must
therefore be sensible enough to differentiate the two so that we
do not end up wasting our time, effort, money and abilities on
matters that we can't change.
Enumerated below are some helpful advice on how to cope with
tension and stress:
1. Identify what makes you anxious and uneasy. Making a list of
your stressful experiences is useful. Immediately deal with the
issues that you can change like waking-up late for work in the
morning or beating deadlines during the last minute. Forget
about the ones that you can't influence like being stuck in a
traffic jam or not getting into the elevator because there is no
space left.
2. Calm down. A three-minute break would do you good. You can go
to the bathroom and wash your face, sneak out to buy a candy
bar, or inhale fresh air. You can also listen to relaxing music,
punch a pillow, or call someone. Releasing your inner feelings
to a good friend is a healthy option.
3. It will pass; it will be over before you know it. Constantly
reminding yourself that the stressful event "will end sooner or
later" can make you see the positive sides of things. At the
same time, stabilize your emotions and think of what is the best
thing to do rather than take your energy away from what needs to
be done.
4. Know yourself. Ask yourself: What triggers your anxiety? If
it is your job, then maybe it's the right time for you to
reconsider whether it would be best to find a less stressful
job. You can also make your present job more bearable by
allowing yourself to get that needed vacation or leave. Never
tire yourself of thinking what can't be changed immediately,
like a new memorandum assigning you to a new work schedule that
you don't prefer. In due time, things will get better as you
adjust to your work.
Eventually, you have two choices. You could change the situation
or you could accept it. There's no other way around it.
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