Tiffany Raiford
Stress is one of those things that everyone encounters at times. For some, stress is a constant state of unhappiness in their lives. For others, it’s something that comes and goes with the changes that life likes to bring. Even if you think someone else’s life is sheer bliss, know that they also experience stress. The difference between them and you, however, is their way of handling stress so that it doesn’t begin to control them. These tips will help you change your life and take control of your stress.
Everyone Makes Mistakes
One of the biggest stressors in life is the fact that too many people focus on their mistakes for far too long. Mistakes, surprisingly to some, are not all that bad. No, you don’t want to make them and no you don’t love making them, but they’re the most invaluable learning tool available. When you make a mistake, you learn the most valuable lesson around and you won’t do it again. Stop focusing on your mistakes and remember that we all make them, survive and move on with happiness.
Do What’s Important to You
Another cause of stress is doing too much for others. Sure, as a wife and mother and daughter and employee and friend and so many other things, you have to do things for other people. Chances are good you enjoy doing things for others. However, you’re going to feel some stress in your life if you constantly do for others and neglect doing what’s important to you. Sometimes you have to do what you feel is important and put others on the back burner for a few hours.
Say No More Often
Yet another cause of stress is being too much of a “yes” girl. When you want to say yes, say it. When you don’t, don’t. No one expects you to say yes to everything all the time no matter what; so stop. Maybe others don’t love to hear no, but it’s your level of stress and your life and you’re the one who has to live with your yeses and nos.
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