Everyone wants to be happy. That much is certain and this I noticed is what the Dalai Lama always seems to be saying. I confess I do read some of his books and say what you will, a little gentle reminding helps.
A little stress is actually good as it helps to keep functioning at our best. Without that stress, you will agree that the hours at work pass that much slower. When you have a schedule to meet, time flies. There is never enough time.
However, too much stress is going to take its toll physically and bodily. Stress has to be managed if not we would all be walking around as depressed wrecks!
Here are some tips you could try.
Paper and Pen Schedule it out
Problems always seem unmanageable when they come together all at once, don’t they?
The trick to manage what we have got to get done is to schedule them. That means writing them down and giving them specific schedules and allocating time for them to be done.
When they are completed, believe me, crossing them out is an instant stress reliever. It is rewarding and actually helps me relax and ready to tackle other tasks.
One thing at a time
As part of that writing down trick earlier, the other tip is to focus on only one task at a time. That way there is only one thing to do and you do not have to feel panicky over other things thus avoiding unnecessary stress.
It is only the present that matters.
Be laid back…relax
This actually is a trick of placing priorities. Once you allow yourself enough time to get a task done, there will be time enough. Adpot a laid back frame of mind. This way, at least, unnecessary energy will not be spent on things which are not important at that point in time.
I remember many a time getting so stressed that there never was enough time for anything but from the point I took a step back and tackle one file at a time, things started getting done.
Delegate, delegate, delegate.
No one is indispensable. It is only those who believe that they are who will be the ones with sunken cheeks and hollow eyes. All from stress and lack of sleep.
Never hold on to the belief that no one else can do the thing better than you. Let others chip in, be it mowing the lawn or hanging out the laundry or attending an important meeting.
Besides there is more satisfaction checking on how things are going than being overwhelmed by having too much on your shoulder. The added bonus is that you will not be pressed to finish something on time. Someone else is carrying that responsibility. Sounds selfish but the anxiety is not on you. Somehow the air will feel fresher.
Give yourself a break
Reward yourself. Many of us are always so generous to others but seldom to ourself. It is ok to take a break, spend some time alone on a nice walk doing absolutely nothing. A nice sit at the café window watching the world go by does wonders for the soul. Be cool! This is fantastic meditation and it is free…except for the price of the coffee or tea.
