Stress in our personal and professional lives is ever changing
and constantly on the rise. Everyday we’re expected to do more
and more with less and less - less resources, less energy and
less time. In order to master the ability to manage stress, it’s
important to first remove one of the biggest obstacles that
stands between chaos and calm - SELF. Often we are one of the
biggest contributors to the calamity and chaos we experience in
our lives. Stress management is the recognition that life is all
about the choices we make. Starting today, choose to take
control and follow these simple tips to help you lead a
stress-less lifestyle.
* Choose To Be Short on Complaints, Long on Praise Far too
often, we are quick as a whip to complain when we feel we have
been wronged, yet we are not as quick to lavish praise.
Complaining about every little thing is very stressful and
draining. Instead of complaining, why not contribute. Starting
today, make a point to praise those who have had a positive
impact on your life – from the cashier who didn’t pack your
bread on the bottom of the bag, to the mechanic who didn’t scare
you into an unnecessary repair, to the neighbor who is willing
to baby sit on ten minutes notice. Doing so will not only make
you feel good, but will make a difference in a positive way and
make someone else feel great.
* Choose To Love The Skin You’re In Actress Jamie Lee Curtis,
known for her acting talents and physical beauty, recently took
a bold step many of us would shutter at the thought of – she
posed for a magazine minus make-up in a crop top and shorts. She
posed for all the world to see the “real” beauty she is – a
confident women who doesn’t definite herself by other people’s
standards.
Chasing after beauty defined by others (media, family, friends,
spouse, co-workers and others) is detrimental to your peace of
mind. Be bold and love the skin you’re in right now – crooked
nose, warts, corns, receding hairline, wrinkles, sags, bulges
and all. Appreciate your natural beauty and love yourself just
the way you are.
* Choose To Pass On Perfection Think of how many things don’t
get done because someone is waiting for the perfect time, place
and circumstance. Working with perfection as your standard is
both a mental and physical drain. Lose the need to get
everything done “perfect.” Know that it’s far better to
accomplish a task at 85% perfection than to procrastinate and
wait for 100% perfection.
Remember that a stress-less life is all about choice – what are
you going to choose today?
About Author :
Joy Fisher-Sykes is a professional speaker, author, and success
coach in the areas of leadership, motivation, stress management,
customer service, and team building. You can e-mail her at
mailto:jfsykes@thesykesgrp.com, or call her at (757) 427-7032.
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