WORTH READING 27 July 2005

Killing Stress

Rule 1:

Develop a positive attitude. Stop thinking of yourself as stupid or good
for
nothing. The more you have a negative self esteem the more are your
chances
to be effected by stress related problems.

Think of yourself as somebody who is capable and can do what he wants
to.
Think of yourself as a person who can manage his finances well, get over
health problems through mind power, systematically manage time when you
want
to, solve family problems by talking them out, solve work problems by
being
genuine and passionate at work, sort out house hold problems by taking
them
as they come and manage social life by not giving it unnecessary
importance.

Try to convert problems into challenges. It's no use looking at problems
as
problems. Everyone has to face them. Those who convert them into
challenges
are the ones who come out with flying colours.

Upon being asked on how he felt on "failing" 9999 times in his attempt
to
perfect an electric bulb, Thomas Edison replied that he had "not failed"
but
learnt 9999 ways of how not to make an electric bulb - a positive
attitude
that conclusively led to one of most useful scientific creations ever.
Expect frustrations and failures at times, that's why they call it
"work".

Rule 2:

Put your mind at work. On the social front if you have friends call them
in
manageable groups to your house and treat them to home made cakes and
cookies instead of planning flashy parties with unmanageable numbers.

It's the quality which counts and not the jazz. On the home front try to
be
prepared and systematic so that in case of a power cut you don't need to
shout around for the candle.

Or just understand the importance of living a clean life instead of
becoming
a cleanliness freak. Clean is one thing and disinfected and hermetically
sealed and tested is another.

On the job learn to delegate work and avoid unhealthy competition.

Learn to pace your activities so that you can achieve your targets. On
the
family front explain to your spouse the importance of staying together
and
bringing up your children together or for that matter explain to your
parents the importance of maintaining a little distance at times.

Learn to take out time wasters from your day and schedule things in
order to
avoid procrastination and bad time management. Take the right health
insurance policies and go for regular by annual check-ups in order to
avoid
health related emergencies and to be prepared for the rainy day.

Learn to invest your money well (and for heavens sake don't borrow from
your
mother in law). Don't be over ambitious and end up buying every thing on
instalments. Credit cards and zero interest loans (and other such
schemes)
are lovely slaves but bad masters.

Rule 3:

Start living a healthy life. Have the right diet and exercise. Forget
about
that third mug of coffee everyday. Don't use work, social life or any
emotional problems as an excuse for becoming an alcoholic.

Smoking is no more happening and no use trying to watch that late night
movie on the cable if you have got to get up at 6.30 next morning.

Exercising is a must.

Anil Ambani describes it as one of the most important aspects of
success. He
feels you should look as good as your company and vice versa.

Some of the Indian ways like Yoga etc help to manage stress better than
anything else. The right kind of breathing techniques can help you
manage
tense times better.

Rule 4:

Know how to relax. Don't attach undue importance to everything. Remember
the
80:20 principle - 80 per cent of the results come from 20 per cent of
the
efforts.

At times its a great idea to forget the work in the office, leave it
pending
and going for your child's painting competition.

When is the last time you ditched your office and took your children for
that animation film or took your spouse shopping? Do it. Learn to say
"no"
to things, which are less important. Educate people on the importance of
leaving a message on the answering machine and forget about rushing
madly to
pick up the phone every time it rings.

Rule 5:

Spend time with nature. Visit the local park for a morning jog. Make
regular
trips to the countryside with family and friends.

Decorate your room with plants and try to have a nice garden at home. A
nice
weekend trip to a nearby hill station or beach can perk up your
productivity
for weeks to come. Learn to enjoy time with nature instead of your
computer
and office walls.

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