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Though times may seem tough today, life has never been or ever will be easy. We, as individuals, as a country and as a world, regularly face adversity. This results in stress and negative thinking. While some succumb, treat or escape from adversity with alcohol and drugs there are other ways. We need to manage and control our stress and the stressors in our lives. We need to think positively and avoid negative thoughts. Like most, this is daily task for me. Here are my top stress busters:
(1) Practice Spirituality/Nurture Your Soul - Stress can be managed by nurturing your soul with spirituality. Create spiritual and emotional growth; to have sense of well-being. The sense of well-being and happiness emanates from the soul to the psyche. If the soul is ignored or malnourished, the psyche and ultimately the body suffer.
Some methods to nurture your soul include: prayer, meditation, having gratitude or internal thankfulness (having gratitude makes you realize you have more to give; don't view the glass half full - instead view it as "my cup runneth over"), spending time in nature (walking, hiking, sitting before a campfire or fireplace to connect to nature and earth), deep breathing (exposure to air), tapping (exposure to sound), massage and Reiki Chakra treatment (to maintain your universal life force energy).
(2) Stayed Motivated, Stay Focused - Measure progress with to do lists, calendars and journals/write out small achievable goals/create a schedule and adhere to it. We often will feel stressed if we believe we aren't accomplishing things and making progress. But your probably are. I stay motivated and focused with simple devices: to-do lists, calendars and journals. They aren't fancy; they aren't automated.
My to do list is a small 5×7 three ring binder; I bought it years ago at a rummage sale. I have a master to do list, a daily to list and a daily done list. My master to do list is my long term, high level thoughts. It is where I have my goals and objectives and some simple plans on how to get there, how to achieve. My daily to do list is just what the name says: a list of what I want to accomplish that day. I do it each morning. The done list I do through the day as I complete tasks or jobs. Then each night I compare it to my daily to do to see what I accomplished, what I missed.
My calendar is a binder of each week by the hour. You view a seven days on two pages. I track calls, appointments, meetings, etc., in it. I think I bought my 2009 calendar for $ 12.95 at Staples.
My journal is a regular size three ringer binder and folder. In it I write thoughts, ideas, etc. As I see ideas, etc., in print and otherwise I cut them out and put them in the folder. I write in my journal at least once a day, usually at the end of the day, to list three things I am grateful for. I have been doing this for years and find it to be a big help in maintaining a positive attitude. Many days I write in my journal frequently, and sometimes I wake in the night and write. It just depends how my creative juices are flowing, but I don't want not to record because I may not remember my thought later.
These devices not only motivate me, but keep me focused, moving and on track. And they serve a purpose of letting me see in print how much I accomplish. Most days I accomplish my to do list and feel good about it. These are simple tools. Simple devices but they work for me.
(3) Partake in Outside Activities - Volunteering, Mentoring, Writing.
Partake in activities that bring your joy despite what is going on in other parts of your life. For example, I provide free career search/business mentoring services. Helping others provides me much joy and satisfaction. I also write. I have three blogs (one of life experience, another on business, and a third on poetry). I also regularly write and publish articles through a variety of hard and virtual sources. I get a real sense of accomplishment in seeing my work in print.
(4) Joy of Learning.
Stress can be managed by learning. We need to constantly keep expanding our minds, our knowledge and our horizons. Learning is the foundation of continued growth, development, expansion, youth, etc. To stop learning would be death. And technology has created new and different opportunities for learning.
The internet and the millions of sources in it (websites, blogs, forums, etc.) present learning materials not found else where. You can easily learn what is on others' minds, about them, their life experiences, etc. Millions open themselves and their thoughts to others while they could not before the existence of the internet technology. Granted it is not always accurate and not always true, but it does give you insights into others and their views.
This phenomenon is coupled with the explosion for opportunity for traditional training, (i.e., technical skills, traditional textbook knowledge,) that is more readily available to millions on-line. They are the new nontraditional universities and colleges on-line. Many organizations offer webinars. These often are free or inexpensive and are available on about any topic you want.
Then we have the avalanche of videos, movies, shows, etc., available now. Miss something and you can watch on-line. And now there are millions of original productions available on the internet. There are books, encyclopedias and other similar document available now too.
(5) De-Clutter and Organize Personal Possessions-Let Go!
Living in a clutter-free environment is less stressful, raises energy and give you an overall "feel good" feeling. So organize your personnel possessions and try to let go of the unnecessary things you don't need. Letting go of possessions you are attached to can be difficult but a clutter-free life can help achieving a stress-free life.
(6) Accentuate the Positive - Maintain a Positive Perspective.
Focus on the positives in your life. Count your blessings. Reflect daily on the good things happening to you. In the flip-side avoid negatives in your life and the world. Avoid too much TV; too much news. In those truly difficult moments or events, try to look for the good that can come from it.
(7) Exercise Restraint.
Try to remain cool, calm and collective even in the direst of moments. This takes much less energy than losing your temper. Stress will be much less in showing restraint than not.
(8) Take Breaks Especially After a Stressful Matter or Situation.
If you aren't going to be able to exercise restraint then walk away from the situation. Give yourself a cooling off period. Practice the old method of counting to ten. Use the moment away to refresh, revitalize and think of something pleasant to restore to a better state of mind.
(9) Exercise, Get Enough Sleep, Eat Right.
You need to be healthy. Not much to be said other than eat right and healthy; do not over-medicate, watch your weight, get sufficient sleep and exercise daily.
(10) Join Groups.
Being around others is a great way to manage stress. So, plan to be with others by joining groups. If you are job searching, join a job group. Join church groups, exercise groups, meditation and yoga groups. Check you local library for free events. There are lots of options; no excuses.
(11) Have Fun, Get in Touch With Others.
Get together with friends; spend quality time with family. Utilize internet social networking to interact regularly with family and friends. Utilize social networking to locate old friends, colleagues, fellow alumni, new friends similarly situated and with similar interests. Reach out to others for support.
(12) Fully Accept Yourself.
Do not feel overwhelmed with the stresses in your life. Show emotional resilience and accept yourself; feel good about yourself. As you are your own worst critic, be your own best friend. Treat your life as meaningful. Accept change as part of life.
(13) Treat your life as meaningful. Think rationally, manage your energy, and give your self permission to accept that things are not easy right now. Recognize that life is hard. Do not expect it to be easy. Your frustration goes way down when you eliminate the expectation for life to be easy. Life becomes infinitely easier when you accept that life is hard and you apply above intelligent and logical thinking, disciplines, and decision making skills. Know that it can be hard to develop some of these capacities but it makes the rest of your life much easier. You can not and should not use your energy to sweat the small stuff. When you have the right perspective, most of the perceived frustrations in your life become small stuff.
You must proactively manage your energy in tough times because, often times, you will feel like each day is a little harder than the previous and there is no end in sight. Proactively managing your energy gives you the resiliency to face this reality every day. Then you will start to experience more successes and breakthroughs along the way.
Life will never be stress free. In fact, you would not want a life without stress. Stress is a driver. But do not let it drive you into despair. Find ways to manage and control your stress. With some effort and daily attention on stress you can manage it and life will be easier for you.
