Defusing Stress

Let's consider a situation where you have been hit real badly by stress. The situation can occur anywhere – home, office, hospital, at a do, anywhere. So, what do you do to defuse your stress? Here's how:

1. Gauge the severity of the stressful situation – if it's mild-to-middling and you feel you can handle the stress on your own then read on below. If you feel that the stress is blowing your mind and you can't take it no more, then go out and see a medical professional right away.
2. That brings us to the assumption that you are able to control your stress. The first thing you do when you're in the throes of stress is to sit down and try to control your breathing pattern – breathe softly, slowly and deeply. When you are stressed your breathing is fast and shallow – slow breathing will help you get a grip on yourself. When you are breathing slowly, relax all your muscles and hang yourself loose.
3. DON'T reach out for a cigarette or a drink or go play a video game – these will add to your stress.
4. If you believe in the power of suggestion, then carry an affirmation along that reads, "I am a cool, calm and composed person". Affirmations are known to help many people, and if you feel that by looking at your handwritten declaration on a piece of paper will help – then, so be it.
5. Once you have arrived at a calm state, the next thing you have to do is look at the situation in the eye and accept it. True, it is this situation that has caused you stress, but it's not going to go away if you run away from it. The best thing is to accept it and then calmly deal with it.
6. When you focus on a situation and go about sorting out the mess that created the stress, you will concentrate all your energies on the problem and will not be affected by stress, unless, of course, you are defusing an explosive device. Doing work always draws attention away from thinking about stress – do, don't think – DO!
7. If it makes you feel any better, pick up the phone and pour your heart out to a friend or a relation. Sharing a problem by talking your heart out always cuts down on stress, and who knows, you might get help from unexpected quarters.
8. If you cannot manage the situation alone, ask for help, and don't feel embarrassed asking for it.
9. Finally, be truthful. Lies hurt, truth heals. No matter how severe the problem you're facing is, talking the talk will help you relieve the steam bottled inside. You will find that when people listen to the truth, they appreciate and love it. You don't know, but speaking the truth can get you out of any mess without compromising on your principles.

Well, this is how you can get out of a stressful situation. Everybody has his/her own defense mechanism, so they may respond differently to stressful situations. So, have you perfected your response-to-stress strategy, or will you follow ours? Whatever you do – here's wishing you good luck!


	Defusing Stress Let's consider a situation where you have been hit real badly by stress. The situation can occur anywhere – home, office, hospital, at a do, anywhere. So, what do you do to defuse your stress? Here's how: 1. Gauge the severity of the stressful situation – if it's mild-to-middling and you feel you can handle the stress on your own then read on below. If you feel that the stress is blowing your mind and you can't take it no more, then go out and see a medical professional right away. 2. That brings us to the assumption that you are able to control your stress. The first thing you do when you're in the throes of stress is to sit down and try to control your breathing pattern – breathe softly, slowly and deeply. When you are stressed your breathing is fast and shallow – slow breathing will help you get a grip on yourself. When you are breathing slowly, relax all your muscles and hang yourself loose. 3. DON'T reach out for a cigarette or a drink or go play a video game – these will add to your stress. 4. If you believe in the power of suggestion, then carry an affirmation along that reads, "I am a cool, calm and composed person". Affirmations are known to help many people, and if you feel that by looking at your handwritten declaration on a piece of paper will help – then, so be it. 5. Once you have arrived at a calm state, the next thing you have to do is look at the situation in the eye and accept it. True, it is this situation that has caused you stress, but it's not going to go away if you run away from it. The best thing is to accept it and then calmly deal with it. 6. When you focus on a situation and go about sorting out the mess that created the stress, you will concentrate all your energies on the problem and will not be affected by stress, unless, of course, you are defusing an explosive device. Doing work always draws attention away from thinking about stress – do, don't think – DO! 7. If it makes you feel any better, pick up the phone and pour your heart out to a friend or a relation. Sharing a problem by talking your heart out always cuts down on stress, and who knows, you might get help from unexpected quarters. 8. If you cannot manage the situation alone, ask for help, and don't feel embarrassed asking for it. 9. Finally, be truthful. Lies hurt, truth heals. No matter how severe the problem you're facing is, talking the talk will help you relieve the steam bottled inside. You will find that when people listen to the truth, they appreciate and love it. You don't know, but speaking the truth can get you out of any mess without compromising on your principles. Well, this is how you can get out of a stressful situation. Everybody has his/her own defense mechanism, so they may respond differently to stressful situations. So, have you perfected your response-to-stress strategy, or will you follow ours? Whatever you do – here's wishing you good luck! How To Conquer Stress Stress At Workplace Working Moms Guide To Stress Defeating Stress Defusing Stress The Effect Of Exercise On Stress Turning Stress Into Productivity The Universality Of Stress Children And Stress Stress: Letting Go
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