The modern world operates on a 24-hour basis. There have always been 24 hours in a day, but there was no such thing as 24-hour supermarkets, restaurants, or any other kind of business in the past. The bulk of people on this planet have nighttime or overnight jobs. People always do things like watching TV, working, shopping, and eating. There are too many examples to enumerate.
As a species, we’re hooked on ongoing activity. Even when we consciously take breaks, our thoughts never stop, and we often feel guilty about it. Nothing is being done on our end. Our culture increasingly values human “doings” over human “beings.” Keep that in mind as you continue reading.
Is there a reason for all of this tension?
Most of us were taught that good things will come your way If you work hard. Moreover, if tidiness is next to godliness, then diligence is next to god. Only the worthless, the unambitious, and the worst kind of selfish individual would accomplish nothing and not feel bad about it.
Working hard is not inherently wrong; after all, it is on the backs of hard workers that our nation and the rest of the globe were constructed. It’s also true that, in many instances, a cruel and hard taskmaster urged and required that work. The world we live in today was created on action, and as a result, modern inhabitants place a premium on laborious effort.
We have collectively moved from a state of being to one of doing, and it all started with this set of beliefs. As a result, we’ve evolved into a culture that prioritizes having done over having been. When we meet a new person, for instance, we may be curious about their occupation as if it were indicative of who they are. No one has ever been asked, “Who are you?” We can’t pose such a question because nobody wants to appear ignorant. As a result, actions speak louder than words when describing people. I have worked as a banker, an assembly-line worker, an attorney, a car salesperson, a parent, and a child.
This is an issue because when we aren’t “doing,” we cease to exist in the eyes of others and ourselves. The demand to achieve, produce, and work hard is ever-present. We name the effects of this stress.
Just what is stress?
Can you physically contain your stress? I’d want to know what it looks like if you could. In other words, can you hold tension in your hands? To put it simply, stress is not a physical entity. But it is common knowledge that it exists. Its heaviness presses down on our shoulders and elsewhere, making us uncomfortable.
All that causes tension is a preconceived notion. “stress” refers to an emotional state rather than an actual entity. Everyone has exclaimed, “I’m so stressed out!” But then again, what are we saying? Do we mean to imply that we constantly worry about failing to live up to some imagined standard?
Combating Stress: Method Number One
Realize that you can influence only three aspects of your life. Everything that you think, say, and do is under your control. Well, that settles it. Therefore, if anxiety is just a notion, you may learn to manage it. It’s all in your head, that stress.
Know that you have a choice when you start to enter stress mode. As a form of self-awareness, try asking oneself the following.
First, why am I experiencing anxiety?
Is it helpful or harmful for me to allow myself to be worried at this time?
Am I prepared to forego my current sensation of stress?
If I made the conscious decision to relax, what might I accomplish?
Second Attempt at Reducing Stress
There is a wide variety of addictions, and I would argue that stress is one of them. Over time, we learn to rely on pressure to get things done. Have you ever claimed that you get the most done when you wait until the last minute to start a project? Because of the pressures in our lives, we cannot fully connect with those closest to us. When we’re under pressure, it’s easier to rationalize our harmful actions against others and start abusing drugs and alcohol.
Accept responsibility for your actions and the outcomes you can influence. Some tactics that can assist you in avoiding falling into the stress trap include having something to fall back on when you need a reminder of this fact. A rock in your pocket, an image on the wall, an encouraging statement tucked away in a desk drawer, a password, or a digital sticky note on your computer may all serve as an anchor. The goal here is to establish a mechanism that will serve as a constant reminder that you always have control over your own mental and behavioral processes. You can always decide what to do.
Breathe deeply for a moment. When we start the stress cycle, it’s pretty uncommon for us to forget to breathe. Taking a few deep breaths has a relaxing effect on the mind and body, as well as bringing us back to the present moment. We can take a break, which is something we need.
Calming Activity No. 3
Inquire within:
First, ask yourself, “What am I willing to lose if I give in to stress right now?”
How much will it cost to take some time off and relax?
When I put myself in a stressful situation, would that negatively affect anyone?
Will deciding to experience stress alter the situation?
Learning to halt before letting Alice pull you down the Rabbit Hole of worry might take some time and effort, so be patient with yourself. The first step is self-awareness, or the conscious recognition of potentially stressful situations in advance. Make a strategy, and keep in mind that you can only change three things: your words, your thoughts, and your actions. If you put this into practice, you won’t have stress for long.
Mary Tucker runs the coaching company Cultivates Your Life, which she also founded. She instructs business leaders to make money without selling out their principles. She has written extensively on self-improvement, conscious leadership, and achieving one’s life goals for both newspapers and magazines. Mary’s “no excuses” style of teaching is well-known among those seeking long-term change.
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