Manage Stress Before It Manages You!

We all experience stress as we cope with our daily activities, families and friends,
Here’s something I’ve learned when the going gets tough and the tough gets going!

Stress can give life some spices and excitement to our life, positive stress helps us to cope with problems that might arise, on the other hand prolong stress can led to negative elements such as it may affect our health, family relationships, friends and enjoying our leisure hours.

So, here’s some stress busters, you may want to give a shot!

1. Plan your time well - Give priority to the most important activities and do them first. Break large demand into small and manageable parts. Work through one task at a time and decide how much time you need for each job.


2. Be realistic about what you can do - Choose your work according to your own abilities and interests. Set goals that are achievable so you don’t become discouraged or frustrated.


3. Spread out the major changes in your life -Give yourself time to adjust from one change to another. For example, avoid changing jobs, buying a car or be ready for a department transfer!


4. Speak to someone about your problems - Seeking help is not a sign of weakness. Sharing worries with families or close friends helps to relieve your emotional burden and provides you with emotional support. Seek professional help if you are facing financial or health problems, it helps to guide you and make the correct decisions.


5. Interact with your family and friends - Your spouse, family and friends are a key component of your life. They provide you with unconditional love, care, friendship in times of need. Set aside each time each day to talk and relax together.


6. Learn to like yourself and think positive -Be happy with who you are. Keep a positive attitude and outlook in life. This helps you to accept what you cannot change and make the best of what you have. Learn to laugh at yourself too!


7. Keep healthy -Exercise regularly and get enough sleep daily. Eat a healthy and balanced diet.


8. Make sometime for yourself -Do something that you really enjoy and take a break when you feel tense and tired, the world will still moves even if you take a short break! For muslims, praying 5 times a day is the key to boost your inner spiritual being and be ready to face challenges!

So folks, give it try! If all fails! Smile don’t worry, there’s always a silver lining at the end of the rainbow! Have a nice day!

p/s : Written by Normah bte Jaafar, Sabah.