Add Balance To Your Life
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Interestingly, Type B people
rise to the “top” as frequently as do Type A’s. Type B’s tend to be
less pressured and often deal with others more easily. They also seem to
enjoy the little things in life that add meaning. |
Having a plan for a balanced
lifestyle is important. Such a plan will take into account the need for
work and play; for regular exercise; for diet control; for relaxation;
and for building positive relationships. These items will help you
reduce stress and improve your mental health.
Stages Of Stress
It is natural to resist or
deny the presence of stress. We all have a tendency to “plunge on,”
working harder and harder to overcome stressful situations rather than
to acknowledge the situation and “back off.” For example, sometimes in a
stressful work environment, a person will return to the office night
after night in an effort to deal with the stress. There comes a point
when the mind and the body simply become exhausted. When this happens,
efficiency decreases. Often, taking a break (i.e., doing something else,
or getting away from the work) may be the most helpful way to relieve
the stress.
Learning to identify
the symptoms of stress and to recognize when resistance or denial is not
helpful is essential. If we continue to experience stress and do
nothing to alter the situation, it is likely we will develop physical
problems such as exhaustion.
Understanding The Three Basic Stages Of Stress
In the stages described
above, the impact of stress likely can be reduced by identifying and
accepting (owning) the feelings of stage one, avoiding the isolation and
withdrawal of stage two, and seeking medical and/or professional
counseling for stage three.
Sharing your situation with another caring person and talking out your feelings may help give a new perspective.
