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Stress is essentially the rate of all the wear and tear caused by life
WHAT
IS
STRESS?
vs.
DISTRESS
Mental attitudes generally negative Mental lethargy Rarely develop new ideas
Fail to keep abreast of current events Mind is often in a whirl Rarely introduce innovations into work Frequently suffer from forgetfulness
If you do know what it is that is bothering you, what can you do to eliminate or minimise the situation?
Most importantly, how can you react differently so you won't be so affected by this situation? Listen to the dialogue within yourself. Are you filling yourself with negative thoughts about a certain situation? Listen to the dialogue of those around you. Is someone around you being negative and dragging you down with them?
Are you overwhelming yourself with "shoulds" and high expectations? If so, which ones would you eliminate? Give yourself positive reinforcement for even the smallest accomplishments. Are you blaming someone else for your anxieties, unhappiness, poor health, lack of success or whatever? Take responsibility for yourself and make some positive changes?