Manage Yourself Well
 
When stressed, you may be aware that you’re edgy, argumentative, confrontational, or reactive. You may have feelings of overload, diminished control, generalized anxiety, or tension. You may have racing thoughts, a mild sense of panic, fear of impending disaster, or a sense of being trapped.  

When effectively managing stress, you remain calm and pragmatic in a conflict or crisis. Your stability influences others toward optimum functioning. You enjoy an organized life of health, creativity, and contentment.

To manage and alleviate an irritation, first identify the source of it. The source may not immediately be obvious. Next, recognize and understand your own responses to it. You may be experiencing frustration; mild social anxiety; inability to describe your concerns; sensitivity to criticism; difficulty in managing anger, or symptoms of depression.

I hope these ideas enhance your health, self-awareness, and quality of life. 


Click on any link:

   Balance:  Suggestions for dealing directly with stress.
   CalmRelaxation techniques.
   ConcentrationA brief process for analyzing challenges.
   CriticismThe value of seeking personal performance feedback.
   DefensePreparation for managing perceived threat.
   DisciplineManaging your commitments.
   Equanimity:  Ability to maintain grace under pressure.
   ExerciseStress reduction benefits of physical conditioning.
   Holistic Health:  Elements and benefits of a balanced life.
   Mastery:  Optimal function through self-management.
   Meditation:  A brief daily meditation ritual.
   Mindfulness:  A technique for focusing thoughts.
   Problem-Solving:  A problem-solving model with stress management potential.
   Readiness:  Preparing for expected adversity.
   Relaxation:  Accessing calm through intentional muscle relaxation.
   Restraint:  Analysis of stress-related behavior.
   Silence:  Rewards of a quiet environment.
   Slowing Down Cognitive and creative benefits of an unhurried life.

How refreshing, the whinny of a packhorse 
unloaded of everything! —Zen saying
Will Walsh