| iv id="body"> | | | | of yourself. Remember that if you're not happy, |
| Stress has thousands of causes, but, ultimately, | | | | for the most part, nobody around you is going to |
| there's only one remedy - and that's to let it go. | | | | be happy either. |
| How can you let stress go? You can begin by | | | | The problem is most people get so caught up in |
| knowing that in the long run "this too shall pass." | | | | life's soap opera they lose perspective. They |
| Life is not an emergency. Just letting a problem | | | | forget that being cool, calm and collected - no |
| be is often a good solution. Scarlett O'Hara knew | | | | matter what's going on - is the source of all |
| how to handle stress. She would inevitably say, "I | | | | success, health, wealth and happiness. |
| can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go | | | | Follow Lily Tomlin's advice - "For fast-acting relief, |
| crazy. I'll think about it tomorrow." Sometimes a | | | | slow down." Slowing down changes your |
| little procrastination can do wonders. | | | | perspective and empowers you to see that you |
| When life gets rough, just stop, take a couple of | | | | don't have to be a victim. There are actions you |
| deep breaths and chill out. There are lots of things | | | | can take that will give you more control of your |
| you can do to slow down and let go. Take on a | | | | life. You can set reasonable and attainable goals, |
| new point of view of the situation, take a break, | | | | stop overcommitting yourself, give up |
| take a nap, take a bath or take a walk. They all | | | | perfectionism and minimize or even eliminate |
| work. Just don't take a valium. That doesn't work. | | | | most of your sources of stress. |
| Other stress busting techniques include improving | | | | As the Serenity Prayer suggests, change the |
| your diet, exercising on a regular basis and getting | | | | things you can and learn to accept the things you |
| enough rest. You can also ask for support from | | | | can't change. If you follow these guidelines, stress |
| family and friends. Be selfish and take good care | | | | will be a small, manageable part of your life. |