Are You Sabotaging Yourself?
Here’s How to Stop
Many of the stressors we face in life are not under our control.
Stop Ruminating
We all face things that cause us stress.
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This pop in of thinking is known asrumination.
Rumination can become a habit.
The good news is that habits can be broken, even habits of thought.
Stress can also impact our ability to get quality sleep.
Stop Eating Junk
What you eat can impact how you feel.
Learn more about the relationship between stress and your eating patterns and how tochange your habits, if necessary.
Stop Leaning on Frenemies
Relationships can be fantastic sources of stress relief.
Additionally, many people find themselves looking to relationships the most when under stress.
This response drives us to connect with others and share support.
If the schedule is cluttered with stressful or unnecessary activities, it becomes even more draining.
Do you anticipate the worst outcomes in life?
Do you focus in on the bad things that happen, while excluding the enormous joys?
Does a gnat in the soup ruin the whole meal?
If you’re able to maintain a degree of optimism, your stress levels are significantly diminished.
Push yourself to do it!
It can be quite damaging if you worry yourself into states of fear, dread, and panic.
Every challenge in life offers a gift if you look for it.
We can be thankful for the lessons we learn, even when they are difficult.
Build your resilience to stress by taking preventative action with regular self-care.
Stress managementis an ongoing process, not a one-time act.
In its best form, it’s a lifestyle.
If your stress levels are unhealthy and you feel you need more support and resources, consider getting help.
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