DON'T STRESS OUT

Everybody wants to reach complete happiness in life. Still, in order to achieve this goal you must face one of your biggest enemies - STRESS. So many sleepless nights I spent analyzing the reasons why I did or didn't say something, why I reacted so emotionally, why I got upset. Does it sound familiar when I mention that such nights were accompanied by fatigue, anxiety, moodiness, and so on? Many years had passed before I found ways to cope with stress. The secret is this – Don't let stress manipulate your life, you are the one who should take control over stress.

Try and see whether some of the suggestions below work for you:

1. Gradually, I've learned to recognize stressors which threaten my environment. This recognition is crucial because, quite often, we're not aware of all the possible stressful situations which tend to provoke a strong reaction.

2. I adopted the assertiveness skill, a skill that enables us to fight for our rights, ensuring our thoughts and feelings are taken into account, without affecting other people's rights. Today, I'm able to ask, request, demand...until I achieve all that “belongs” to me.

3. Due to efficient organization and careful time management, I became quite successful in avoiding tense situations. I settle all my bills on time, I don't spend too much money, I don't rush, I try to avoid delays and unnecessary conflicts...I simply take things as they come.

4. Unfortunately, it is practically impossible to avoid some of the stressors. But even then, we can prevent our mind and body from being alarmed and manage to regain control. The most effective techniques are deep breathing or looking the other way, thinking about pleasant things. These two methods proved their efficiency in preventing sharp reactions.

5. Sometimes, these techniques aren't as useful as we expect them to be, giving way to anger which should be expressed in a healthy way, in the right place, and at the right time. The suppression of anger and keeping all the negative emotions inside can cause mental disorders such as depression or anxiety. On the other hand, the uncontrolled raging in public is completely inappropriate and partly responsible for the growing social problems in the family, at work, and in traffic...I find running "100 miles per hour" to be the best cure for anger.

6. I've learned just how important it is to “recharge your batteries” and start afresh. All the activities that you enjoy doing strengthen your immunity, increase your energy level and strengthen your confidence so that both your mind and body can easily deal with the upcoming stress.


7. After enjoying the benefits of B-complex, GABA, L-Theanine, 5-HTP, magnesium and Valeriana, I strongly recommend these supplements which are of great help for mitigating the effects of stress.

This was my anti-stress concept. Try not to stress out and make a personal plan which can help you fight off stress. And remember: less stress for for a better life!