OVERWHELMED SOMETIMES: I have friends going through tough times, from employment issues to divorces. I dont have a silver bullet or a magic wand, though everyday I wish I did. Ive read lots of things about how to cope with stress or the ten things that successful people do blah blah blah. Im sure they are helpful to some but they dont really help me. Im get a bit embarrassed whenever people tell me that they wish they were more like me because I seem to have it all together, to be so happy just based on my writings. Its not true. Being positive takes practice. Learning to take deep breaths and taking another step isnt easy. Ive learned one good way to deal with feeling overwhelmed. First, I stop and do nothing for a minute or five minutes, most of us can spare that time. Then I make a list of things I have to do, usually just a list in my mind. I dont pick the hardest task nor the easiest, but one in the middle and get it done. Crossing off one on my list lowers my blood pressure and makes the rest of what I need to do seem not so daunting. Its hard to deal with people who want to frustrate us on purpose. Its difficult to deal with family, friends or just stupid people in our lives. Being stressed and feeling pushed into a corner makes every other problem we face look bigger than it actually is. I take things personally, I worry, I hate situations I cant fix immediately, its how I was built. Knowing what and who bothers us allows us to learn to react and deal with situations before they arise. A wise man once wrote that every battle is won before it is fought. Todays post is more about me than usual, however Im sure Im not the only one who feels this way. Life is hard, often times its just unfair. I believe in a forgiving God who has a plan whether I like it or not. My job is to get through each day learning from my mistakes in order to be the best version of me I can. Happy Friday dear friends.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:57:20 +0000
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