Did you know there are things you can do relieve and eliminate stress in your life? Our stress isn't caused by people and situations in our lives. Stress is caused by what we think and believe about the people and situations in our lives.
When our child is unhappy, or we get laid off from our job, or our partner isn't as loving as we want, or the dog makes a mess on the floor, or the traffic is heavy and we get home late, most of us feel stressed. I guess we believe there is some power in the anxiety and stress, to change the situation. But, usually that doesn't work and the stress goes on and on.
Even though we often believe the stress is useful, the reality is that calmness and peace of mind are almost always more useful.
How can we be calm and peaceful when so many unwanted situations are going on around us?
Ask yourself if the stress is helping the situation. Then, ask yourself what you believe would happen if you weren't stresssed and anxious in the situaton. Chances are, that you would feel better. Stress is not a necessary part of getting what we want, so relax and go with the flow and see if your life changes.
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