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1. Be happy but not satisfied. Be content with who you are; however, always strive to become better.
2. Communicate from a centred state of mind. Most stressful situations can be alleviated through a clear and concise communication system. We first need to identify and communicate the root cause of our stress to ourselves. Only then can we communicate it to others and come up with a viable solution.
3. Define in detail what has to happen for you to experience feelings of stress and anxiety. Once you have identified your “buttons,” avoid them or take counter measures to positively respond to them if they are ever triggered.
4. Express your feelings calmly and make sure not to bottle them up. Emotions are like water behind a dam. Little by little they gather an amazingly powerful force. If the water behind the dam is not let out regularly, it will destroy the dam and anything else in its way. Emotions need to be expressed gently and in a positive manner so they become a source of happiness and a solution to difficulties.
5. Feel compassion and empathy toward others. Every situation has two sides. With such a state of mind you can overcome many obstacles and make others feel better too. By considering what others may be going through, you will become more effective at finding a solution to a stressful situation.
6. Humour is the spice of life. When you keep a sense of humour you can laugh at difficult situations that may normally cause you anxiety and stress. Remember, you laugh and the world laughs with you.
I received this in an email from my Yoga School the other day and thought it was quite appropriate.
have a stress free week.
Beverley Aylward
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