Do you ever find that you have become stressed out by all the pressures of life and don't know what to do?
Have
you ever wished that you could find a way to reduce stress? The good
news is that you can reduce stress in your life. Follow the four steps
below to reduce stress:
1. The first step to reduce stress is to consider the things that annoy you the most.
A good way of identifying your main stressors is to keep a diary for two weeks.
Each
day keep a list of the things that caused you tension or anxiety. Make a
note of how, when and where those situations occurred. Consider what
things continue to regularly cause you stress.
To help you to get
started making your list here are some to the things that experts
consider are the main causes of stress in our lives:
- Fears, anxieties and phobias cause emotional stress.
- Making decisions such as choosing a mate or deciding on a career.
- Environmental problems such as noise, pollution or being too hot or too cold.
- Relationship problems such as having to speak in public or dating problems.
- Important changes such as moving home, a new baby or a new job.
- Family problems such as financial difficulties or coping with an unruly teenager.
- Chemical abuse including tranquilizers, caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.
- Challenges at work such as meeting deadlines or unpredictable work colleagues.
At
the end of each day consider how you handled those stressors. Make a
note of how you felt physically and emotionally, and think about whether
your reaction improved the situation or made it worse. Consider what
action you could have taken to improve situation and determine to take
that action if a similar situation arises.
2. Meditate on positive things that happen each day
Take
some time to look back over everything that you were grateful for
today. This could include a delicious meal, an uplifting conversation
with someone, a project that you've completed or anything that made you
smile or laugh. Develop an attitude of gratitude - you'll feel much
better.
3. Understand yourself better as a person.
Understanding
yourself better as a person will help you to find and then eliminate
the root causes of your problems. This will reduce stress and reduce
mood swings resulting in a happier life.
4. Determine which things give you the most joy.
The
beauty of your life is you choose who you want in it and what you want
to do with it. To help you get started find a pen and sheet of paper and
set aside some time, at least an hour, when you're likely to be
undisturbed. Quieten your mind and meditate on the things that give you
the most joy. Write down whatever comes into your mind and then go
through your list and put them in an order of priority. Then do them. It
could include visiting somewhere that you've always wanted to see or
anything else that would bring you joy.
- Forget what others want and expect of you.
- Find your passion and purpose.
- Stay true to yourself.
Conclusion
You
can reduce stress in your life. Follow the four steps above and you
will experience less stress and more fulfillment and happiness in your
life. You will be able to remove the emotional problems that you are
experiencing and that are stopping you from succeeding. You will find
that life is no longer controlling you but you will be free to take
control of your life.
The result is that you will feel happier and more fulfilled so what are you waiting for.
