Tackling stress...use it to your advantage!

We all deal with stress in different ways.
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For so long I interpreted stressors in my life negatively.
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My thoughts and actions in response to daily challenges were often negative.
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I let it affect my moods.
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My interactions with others suffered.
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I lacked the ability to focus and complete simple tasks.
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I let stress overwhelm me.
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What I failed to realize was that I needed to embrace the fact that difficulties would always be present.
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It’s a normal part of life that we all have to face.
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What makes all the difference is how we RESPOND when adversity comes our way.
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Instead of “oh not again” or “why me?” think “how can I grow from this?”
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What are some positive things happening in your current situation? (Sometimes they are hard to spot, but you’d be surprised at how much good is there if you change how you’re looking at each circumstance).
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Realize that all “stress” isn’t bad.
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Some of the best forms of positive, or eustress, are things like:
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Exercise (this is often a great stress-reliever too).
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Meeting new people (I was always freaked out by approaching people I didn’t know, but i can’t express enough how beneficial this is for our communication and personal growth).
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Working toward a goal that you’ve set.
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Overcoming past failures or stumbles on your journey.
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Viewing stress in a different, more positive way is liberating.
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Embrace the challenges that come your way.
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Be grateful that you have an opportunity to improve with each passing day.
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Change your filter of seeing stress as overwhelming, and instead know that you have the strength to conquer all of the mountains before you.
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