If you don’t have many external support factors in your life, you can still develop skills and attitudes and take actions that will help you become resilient against the stressors that you encounter. There are still things you can do to help yourself.
Having a sense of purpose and hope for the future such as having personal goals, strong values and connectedness to others will help you manage stress.
Feeling secure about yourself, having a sense of self-worth, and having a clear sense of self-identity so that you step away or create some physical or psychological distance from things that pull you down or give you stress, will help you be more resilient.
Get up 15 minutes earlier than you have to. You’ll have less stress, less rushing, and a more peaceful pace to start your day. If you’re looking after a family member, get them up 10 or 15 minutes earlier too – enough to reduce the racing around.
When you’re at your busiest, a short break can rejuvenate your mind and increase your productivity. These breaks will help you regain your sanity and reflect on your recent actions so you can be sure they’re in line with your goals.
Start being attentive to your stress level and take short breaks. Slow down. Breathe. Give yourself permission to pause, regroup and move forward with clarity and purpose.
The emotional pain that we are dealing with are really only thoughts.
After acknowledging an initial disappointment, choose to be optimistic and grateful for what you have. You don’t always get your first choice, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn to love your 7th.
Stress is a natural part of a hard work, but it doesn’t have to cripple you. Take a break, breathe, and slowly work through it.
Give yourself a comforting message every time you get lost in a painful scenario. Try: “This is a moment of suffering. May I give myself the compassion I need.”