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Author: Maria Moratto Article source: http://reducing-stress.com/. Used with author's permission.
This is the second part of my tips to avoid and then transform a bad into a good day, especially when you are tired and stressed out. In the first part, I suggested you to avoid like the plague the following: TV, News, Arguments, Caffeine, and Rap music. In this second part, I will tell you about 5 other stuff that you can eliminate from your life, or, at least, avoid them at this time.
1. Negative people
So here is a co-worker who always comes to you to complain about something. Or perhaps it's a classmate? Or, a relative, maybe? It matters not. For this person nothing seems good, or positive, or worthy. On the contrary, people like these are the epitome of heavy clouds lingering on just when you planned to spend the day at the beach. Avoid them. In fact, perhaps you should just be straight and truthful and tell them that you are now on a new mode and that you will only speak of good and positive things. They will get the message. If they don't, just tell them you are very busy at the moment and can't talk.
2. Cluttered surroundings
The more cluttered your space is, the more stressful you will get. Make a point of putting things away as you go. If your work space is full of papers, file them; if your dinning table is overflowing with mail and catalogs and newspapers, clean it. If your teenager's room is overwhelming, close the door. In reality, if you are too stressed out, cleaning may be an aggravation, though, to some, it is very relaxing. If you fit in the first category, de-cluttering may mean that, just for the moment, you will have to hide everything, until you can deal with it later. Grab a laundry basket, put everything there, and then leave it somewhere where you can't see for now, but you will see later on. Just don't forget to file everything or put everything away when you are feeling better. God forbid you miss an important payment!
3. Shopping
Changes are you will have to drive to store, and that means you need to face traffic. Then you need to find a parking space, then you go in. Perhaps, the place is crowded which means that, after going from one place to the next, and now being ready to pay, you will face a line at the cashier. Then, you need to come back home. This may be way too much for you mood at this point. Go to the store only if it is absolutely necessary. Today, with the Internet being such a place where you can find everything under the sun, do your bulk shopping online. Leave for the store only what needs to be absolutely fresh. Perhaps you store has a delivery program. By all means, use it. It is well worth the money you will spend in shipping and handling.
4. Dealing with finances (budgeting your money)
Don't even thing about doing your budget or checking you credit card balance or anything of the sort. You may be happily surprised with what you see, but chances are, you will not. Don't add this aggravation to an already exhausted nervous system. Wait until you are feeling better.
5. Excitement in general
PTA meetings? Business meetings? Parties? Avoid them. Dealing with people may be way too much for you, especially if you are an extrovert. Big time socializing acts like caffeine; it is over stimulant and now is not the time for stimulation. You need quiet. Now, if you are meeting one good and supportive friend, then, by all means, go for it. Remember to avoid caffeine, sugar, and extreme sports, though. Also, for now, avoid the dentist, if you can.
Remember that not all stressors are bad for you. Learn how to differentiate them. Avoid the bad ones and learn to relax to deal with the good ones. Pay attention that your negative stressor is not consuming your good humor and/or affecting your health. Once you don't feel good about a certain thing, better stop it immediately. After all, what good is life if we don't feel good about it? © Maria Moratto 2005
About the author
Dr. Maria Moratto is a life coach. She promotes seminars and courses in developing the perfect life blueprint, which includes attracting abundance and loving relationships, time management, stress management, diversity, goal setting, career search and change, values clarification, leisure, self-improvement, college life, spirituality, natural health and lifestyle. She is also writing a book on successful relationships, coming soon. Visit her website at http://www.rx4bliss.com and sign up for a free e-zine that is short, informative, and fun. Go to her blog at: http://www.rx4bliss.blogspot.com for great discussions on these topics.
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