Stress is unavoidable, which is why you need to "bust stress"! Just getting out of bed and having breakfast in the morning can cause feelings of anxiety or irritibility.
Luckily, reducing stress is possible -- these stress busters will help you get rid of stress and enjoy life.
The foundation for these stress busters is from the book Managing Your Mind: The Mental Fitness Guide by Gillian Butler and Tony Hope. It's a great guide that describes a variety of ways to think and live differently, mostly by applying basic theories of psychology to everyday life.
Getting rid of stress isn't difficult. Like anything worthwhile, it just takes practice.
8 Stress Busters - Reduce Workplace Stress
- Instead of saying "I have to do this right now or everything will fall apart!" Say "I will do as much as I can with the time I have, and everything will be fine." This stress buster will calm you down.
- Instead of saying "Asking for help means I'm weak, so I won't do it." Say "Research shows that the more people working on a project, the better it is. I will ask for help – and I'll give it to others in return." Get rid of stress by reaching out for support.
- Instead of saying "I must do things perfectly." Say "I'll do the best I can with the time, energy, and resources I have." This stress buster makes you feel better about yourself.
- Instead of saying "This is crucial! It's a matter of life and death! It's now or never!" Say, "In five years – or a month – this won't matter at all. If I'm ever chronically ill or on my deathbed, I'll know how little this mattered." This stress buster lowers your blood pressure.
- Instead of saying "Others cope better than I do. They handle crises and even regular events better." Say, "I excel in some areas and am weak in others – just like everybody. Nobody does everything excellently, no matter how it appears. We all have strengths and weaknesses." This will raise your self-confidence, which will help you cope with stress and anxiety.
- Instead of saying "I can't let anyone see how I feel." Say, "Expressing my feelings can invite respect, communication, and mutual honesty. My feelings have all been experienced before, probably in the past few days by the people around me!" This stress buster makes you more approachable.
- Instead of saying "There's nothing I can do. It's all doomed. My life sucks and everybody hates me." Say, "Where can I start to salvage this project – or should I start over with a new idea? What have I learned, and where can I go from here." This stress buster gives you hope.
- Instead of saying "I'm going crazy, I think I'll die or completely lose my mind!" Say, "Can I go for a walk and calm down? I need to take a break – is there anyone I can talk to? I'm feeling crazy and overwhelmed, and I need to deal with it." This stress buster strengthens your social network.
Getting rid of stress will change your perspective on your life and situation – if you choose to let them. You're in control of your thoughts and perspective; you can change both your attitude and how you see the world!
If you found 8 Easy Stress Busters helpful, read How Positive Energy Affects Life.
Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen is a full-time writer and blogger in Vancouver, BC, and the creator of the Quips and Tips blog series.
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