Ask a friend or co-worker, “How are you?” and often you’ll hear, “stressed!” What happened to “I’m well” or “great” or even “happy?” We seem to accept stress as normal, even honourable. It feels like a requirement for success and justifies how hard we work. It is ok to have a little bit of stress in life because it sometimes helps us to achieve our goals but prolonged stress could cause health issues, depression, anxiety, interrupt sleep, and affects your overall effectiveness in your personal and professional life. Above all, it steals your joy
Joy promotes a healthier lifestyle
* boosts the immune system
* fights stress and pain
* supports longevity
Stress is the indicator that something needs to change. It does have a beginning and an end if you get creative and solve it… one step at a time.
11 steps to de-stress yourself and sustain your JOY
1. Look at stress and define it
2. Make a plan to handle sleep interruption
3. Take action to solve the issue one step at a time.
4. Stop negative self-talk
5. Focus on the positive
6. Stop dwelling on missed opportunities
7. Reach out to supportive people.
8. Get a massage
9. Do work out to make yourself feel good
10. Plan ahead, and avoid last-minute decision making or rushing
11. Create morning rituals
Don’t let that stress take away your JOY
Isn’t it time to let the power of positivity work for you?
