Managing Stress in a Hectic World
Stress is not what happens to us. It’s our response to what happens. And response is something we can choose. ~Maureen Killoran
Did you ever have so much to do that you didn’t know where to begin? So you just stared at what appeared to be a mountain before you, and you felt totally overwhelmed. Trying to take on too much at once can make you feel like you can’t handle any of it. It causes Anxiety, distress and confusion. You lose your focus because your energies are scattered. And you feel pulled in every direction. Slowing down isn’t an option because then you would just get further behind and that would only cause more stress.
What exactly is stress? The most widely accepted Definition Of Stress is attributed to Richard S. Lazarus. He describes stress as a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that “demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize.” So if you feel like you are trying to manage more than you can handle, it is very likely that you are experiencing stress.
According to researchers, stressful life events increase the likelihood of developing stress-related illnesses. This is all dependent on how well we cope with stressors in our lives. Mild headaches or sleep loss and more serious problems like ulcers and migraines could all indicate problems in coping with and managing stress. Stress not only affects our bodies, it also affects our minds and the way we think. Stress affects our performance as well. Sometimes stress can be good. When it is balanced and manageable it can help to challenge us, and keep us motivated and productive. However, stress that is excessive and not properly managed can interfere with our physical, emotional and social functioning.
Fortunately, there are effective ways that excessive stress can be reduced in our lives. Sometimes there is something we can directly do about the problem that can change the situation or environment. Other times we might not be able to do anything to change the situation, but we can change our feelings and perception of it. And when we can’t do either we must endure the stress as we learn to accept what we cannot control. Stress does not have to control your life because you can manage stress.
If you find yourself facing a mountain that you can’t seem to see beyond, it’s time to shift your focus and direct your attention to how you can best manage the stress you are facing. Is there something you can do to change the situation? How else can you perceive the stressor and change your feelings about it? Are you willing to accept what is beyond your control and move on?
Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved. BeHappy4Life.com written by Krystal Kuehn, NewDayCounseling.org
About the Author
Krystal Kuehn, MA, LPC, LLP, NCC is a licensed professional counselor, author, teacher, and musician. She is cofounder of New Day Counseling, providers of individual,family therapy, and Stress Management counseling and BeHappy4Life.com, an award-winning self-help and personal growth site.
Managing Stress
|
|
Managing Stress & Anger [VHS] $69.95 … |
|
|
Managing the Stress of Change [VHS] $28.00 … |
|
|
Managing Healthcare Stress [VHS] $331.95 … |
|
|
Matt Maxed Out $1.99 … |
|
|
FOCUS! Organizing Your Time and Leading Your Life $99.99 Are you too busy? Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you constantly being pulled in too many different directions? Is it hard to find time for the things that really matter? Time management is more than just checking items off a to-do list or squeezing a few more minutes out of each day by multi-tasking. In fact, these activities can often be counterproductive. In order to increase effectiveness and res… |
|
|
Ami’s Bad Side $1.99 … |
|
|
MIO Motion Heart Rate Watch- Small MIO® MOTION HEART RATE WATCH-SMALL :: Whoever said the best things come in small packages must have been talking about the MIO® Motion Heart Rate Watch. This streamlined version monitors your heart rate and calories burned, as well as your speed, distance, and step count. Built with biometric sensor technology, no bulky chest strap is necessary. Simply hold it in your hand and you’re on your way… |
|
|
MIO Motion + Heart Rate Watch – Mid size MIO® MOTION HEART RATE WATCH-MEDIUM :: Time flies, especially when you’re wearing the MIO® Motion Heart Rate Watch. Made to make you move, better, faster, stronger, this mid-size version monitors your heart rate and calories burned. But that’s not all, as it also stays on track of your speed, distance, and step count. Built with biometric sensor technology, no bulky chest strap is necessary. Sim… |
|
|
Mind / Body Healing Support – Guided Imagery CD $14.99 This Audio CD is a powerful and unique introduction for your Mind / Body Connection. Let us guide you through an amazing journey that will enhance and build your body’s immune system. Whether you have had a serious illness or whether your health has been unstable, this CD is designed to increase and maintain your body’s true internal health mechanisms. Your body’s cellular structure will begin to … |
|
|
Managing Stress $6.99 … |
Related Articles
No user responded in this post
Leave A Reply