Insurmountable: Even little things can do it!

In crazy times like this even the smallest things can drive people up the wall. It is similar to when you bend the branch and it is been near the limit the next level push will break it. Just like that most of us feel the constant stress of these difficult times. Our stress processing is already on high. Now any little additional problem will do it to us. That is especially true in interactions with other people. More so even with people who are close to us.
 
So what should we do? Getting really teed off and letting it all out? Letting the other person have it? Well, not so good. This would turn the situation into a nuclear event. Therefore,
 
Don’t blow up! Don’t vent!
 
Now I know this is easier said than done. What to do?
 
Tactics: “Fix it fast”
Take a deep breath. Count to 10, sometimes count longer.
Be forgiving. Realize the other person is just as stressed as you.
Apologize quickly. The faster the fire is put out, the less pain will it inflict.

Strategic: “Be prepared”
We talked about this a couple of weeks ago. To maintain your good health and sanity establish a program of regular stress release. Strengthen the positive. Remember that under stress we forget to do the things which help the most! Very unfortunate but true. Therefore, having a routine is so important. Here are the points from two weeks ago:

• Exercise, both aerobic and resistance.
• Nature.
• Meditation, yoga, mindfulness, etc.
• Connection to family, friends and professional colleagues.
• Eating healthy and keeping your weight low.
• Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress.
• StopStress tapping works fast and powerfully. Use before sleeping to get a good night’s deep rest.
• and we add one more - GRATITUDE, practice gratitude for all the good you still have. This is most effective if we write it down!

 
If we are not prepared, it may seem insurmountable. Yet with a little strategic preparation it doesn’t have to get that bad.

Let’s tap down the tension! 
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