Manage Pressure and Positively Thrive On It The Power of Recreation and Optimism
Pressure is something we leave it everyday. It is as inevitable as the sun rising. Even when we go on a vacation or take up a recreation, we still encounter some form of pressure. In other words, it is something that we have to deal with daily.
In most cases, we are able to deal with it and go on with our lives in relative happiness. But in some cases, it takes over us and we experience negative reactions to these pressures, which causes us to loose quality of life. Peoples reaction to pressure varies from one individual to another. Some individuals can take a lot of pressure and sometimes even thrive when experiencing it. Some, on the other hand break down, with only little pressure. This is why it is important for us to learn how to deal with it, how to harness it in to something that will make us more productive and happy. Here are some simple tips.
Start everyday positively. Think of how things can work well for you. A positive attitude is a good start and a shield to pressures that will come your way. Be nice to other people. Make it a habit to greet people at home, at the office or even on the street. Be polite to others. Positive thinking is also infectious, so spreading it around can make other people think positive and infect you back.
When dealing with problems, chores or tasks, try to make a list of the things you need to accomplish. Prioritize them by urgency and importance; do the most urgent and important first, the urgent but not so important second, and the important but not so urgent last. Often the not important and not urgent should be discarded. Sometimes the important but not urgent are things that will take a long period of time to accomplish. In these cases, it would be best set aside a small period of time at regular intervals to do this. For instance, clean the basement for 2 hours every Sunday is much better and more probable to happen then setting aside a whole day to do it. Remember that time management is sometimes a key pressure in our lives. Taking the time management steps above will help ease the time pressure in our lives.
Set aside time for yourself. Schedule recharge moments especially when you have had a tough day. During this self-time, turn of your cell phone and leave the answering machine to take your calls. During your journeys, like while in the bus, subway or driving, listen to music, read or make lighter conversation. Keep healthy physically and mentally. Ensure you get exposure to at least 30 minutes natural light every day. Do 20 to 30 minutes of exercise at least every other day. Opt to walking instead of driving or taking the bus when possible. Take the stairs rather than the elevator when you only have to go up or down one or two floors. Eat lots of fruit, nuts and vegetables. Lessen, or if possible, quit eating junk food such as chips, biscuits and chocolates. Cut down or eliminate drinking coffee. Drink plenty of water throughout the day or supplement with green, herbal & fruit teas.
Have fun from time to time. Reward and pamper yourself especially when you have accomplished something you are pleased with. Take time just to talk with people you really like, meet them for lunch or have a card game or go out bowling. These are just a few things you can do to cope with pressure and stress. What is important is that you are aware of how you feel and that you learn to deal with these feelings as they come. Lastly, keep your life focused on what you want to do and what makes you happy. Keeping to this will most definitely help you deal with the everyday pressures of life.
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