In part 1, we discussed about the relationship of stress with different parts of our lives. Now we will explore about the second step which is 'SIMPLIFY.' Simplify is a abroad term that has to be specialized to each individual’s situation.For example, many times we convince ourselves that multiple things have to be accomplished before the end of the day. But stress arises when time constraints make it humanly impossible to achieve them all. To simplify this situation might mean to make a list (before the stress climaxes) of the tasks that actually have to be done that day.
Confronting stress
In Part 1, we explored the relationship of stress with many different parts of our lives. In the end, we concluded: Don’t ignore it, confront it!
Luckily, confronting stress is a much more peaceful and reflective process than implied. The first step, again is to RECOGNIZE that it impacts me on a regular basis even if it is subconscious. Awareness opens the door to coping.
The second step is to SIMPLIFY. Simplify is a broad term that has to be specialized to each individual’s situation. For example, many times we convince ourselves that multiple things have to be accomplished before the end of the day. But stress arises when time constraints make it humanly impossible to achieve them all. To simplify in this situation might mean to make a list (before the stress climaxes) of the tasks that actually have to be done that day. Eliminating cleaning the bathroom and dropping off the dry cleaning that day might just make the difference between a rushed end to the day and one that allows you to appreciate the people and privileges that enrich your life.