THE FOUR KEY A'S TO STRESS MANAGEMENT

THE FOUR A’S ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 AVOID UNNECESSARY STRESS

 ALTER THE SITUATION

 ADAPT TO THE STRESSOR

 ACCEPT THE THINGS YOU CAN’T CHANGE

THE THIRD A:

Adapt to the stressor

 How you think can have a profound effect on your stress levels. Each time you think a negative thought about yourself, your body reacts as if it were in the throes of a tension-filled situation. Regain your sense of control by changing your expectations and attitude to stressful situations.

 Reframe problems. Try to view stressful situations from a more positive perspective. Rather than fuming about a traffic jam, look at it as an opportunity to pause and regroup, listen to your favorite radio station, or enjoy some alone time.

 Look at the big picture. Take perspective of the stressful situation. Ask yourself how important it will be in the long run. Will it matter in a month? A year? Is it really worth getting upset over? If the answer is no, focus your time and energy elsewhere.

 Adjust your standards. Perfectionism is a major source of avoidable stress. Stop setting yourself up for failure by demanding perfection. Set reasonable standards for yourself and others, and learn to be okay with “good enough.”

……TO BE CONTINUED

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