This video about Dr. Farrell, a psychiatrist and author of How To Be Your Own Therapist. In this video she discusses how to manage stress. When you ask people what causes them stress, they could list a whole bunch of problems but those problems are just a part of life. Money, kids, work, friends, relationships and family are always going to be around so instead of trying to avoid stress, learn to manage it. Her five tips are to 1. take control of how you respond, 2.remember fun and laughter, 3. learn to breath, 4.take mini vacations, and 5.learn its okay to say no. Stress makes you feel like you're out of control and it's discouraging. Focus on what you can control and what you can control is your attitude. Stress also sucks the fun out of your life. Don't let it. Make an effort to be happy, have fun, and laugh. It's the best medicine ;). You also need to make a point of "breaking the cycle" of stress. Take a vacation, get away for a while and focus on yourself rather than all the things you always need to accomplish. And lastly learn to say no. You don't have to do everything people ask of you. That's why they ask. You have the option to say no. When you take on more than you can handle, you're just asking to be stressed. Take control of your stress. Don't let it get the best of you.
Oh and ignore the "remember when you were a kid and didn't seem to have a care in the world" part. We all know thats not true.
Oh and ignore the "remember when you were a kid and didn't seem to have a care in the world" part. We all know thats not true.