Part of life is dealing with the everyday demanding circumstances we normally experience. What happens when it seems as the world is collapsing around you? When it feels like you’ve reached the limit to the amount of stress tolerable, there is an emotional toll that makes everyday life and work harder to face. So what can you do about being overwhelmed?
- Remember your feelings are normal. Poor health, family issues, financial concerns, fears of disaster create stress in our lives.
- Prioritize. Take a moment to figure out what you have to do, and do one thing and at time.
- Rely on others. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
- Think positive. You can’t change what happened in the past, but you can accept it and look forward to the future.
- Accept change. All changes both negative and positive are stressful. It is a part of life and learning to roll with the punches will help you adjust your plans.
- Use your instincts. You have life experiences to help you make smart decisions.
Increasing your ability to recover quickly from a crisis is the key to resilience and getting through life’s challenges.
“Trust your experience as guided by your intelligence.” Wayne Cohen