How to Overcome Stress

 

I have seen people start their day or a particular project with vigour, enthusiasm and a radiant face but when it's time for them to be accountable, they are already crestfallen, stressed and economy beaten. Some go as far as stopping what they found interesting before and reducing their productivity as a whole.

As discouraging as these situations may be, they are solvable! Do we have a formula for them? Yes, we do!

Do your best but do not compare.

This is why you should have a plan for the day (Check how to create a plan here). It's the first step to overcoming the need to put yourself under pressure. Now, I'm not asking you to be mediocre, but then, you don't have to always "beat the best". Set a target for yourself to beat without peeping into other people's progress. This will minimise the amount of unnecessary stress you would have placed on yourself.

Eliminate every fear and excuse you have for failing.

So while you're trying not to put yourself under pressure, do not keep giving excuses for why you are not productive, it tires people out! Answer those fears by seeking help. Ask questions, and open up to the right people.

Learn as an individual, to quit the habit of always being ready with an excuse. It makes people lose their trust in you and whatever you do.

Understand diligence and excellence

While writing my blog titled "Who are you?"I talked about the fact that you are a success! (Click here to read more). Your response to that mindset of success in you is your diligence. A man who is diligent in his work will definitely stand before Kings. Do whatever you are doing with all your body, mind and spirit in it and you will see that while others are complaining, you are enjoying it because you see it not as a task but as an investment.

Learn to move on.

This is one secret I have practised and which has yielded great results for me. Smile and look away from failures but with a greater determination to succeed next time, go out on a walk, have fun with like-minded friends, read books, watch movies and be a blessing to your world.

Action Point

There's no problem big enough to stress or put you down. You should move higher, enjoy your life and bless your world with your creative best.

Cheers to a stress-free you!🍷