8 Habits For A Stress-Free Life! (FOR STUDENTS) ***************************************************************** What is the secret that allows certain people to be more in control of their emotions than others and to keep their stress levels just right? Highly successful people are known to have a high emotional quotient apart from other abilities. Here are eight habits observed in most successful people and which we could all learn from! 1) Focus; dont get distracted. People with high emotional quotient learn the art of focus - one issue at a time. Keeping several windows open simultaneously is a great cause of stress. It is better to park other issues in separate bays to be revisited later. So you remain in the present and let the past and future take care of themselves - a great way to reduce stress! 2) Dont look for trouble; stay positive! While it is important to be aware of all that could go wrong and taking due precautions, high performers do not usually remain focused on what could go wrong! This only raises stress levels as we worry about all the pitfalls. It helps to keep up a positive flow of energy by remaining focused on the goal in a meaningful, positive fashion. 3) Fight back; dont give up! There are times when everything seems to be working against us. You reach a point when you almost give up. This is the point that clearly distinguishes the non-achiever from the achiever. While the former will cave in and bury his head in the sand, the latter uses this point as the spur he needs to fight back with his last reserves and emerge the winner! 4) Take another Look! When surrounded by an issue, sometimes we allow it to assume unnaturally large proportions. At that point it is important to distance yourself and shift perspectives. Just as sleeping over a problem makes it look much smaller and easier next morning, so shifting perspectives sometimes helps us place the issue in a certain context that may unravel new dimensions. 5) Be aware; Be prepared. Knowledge is power; equip yourself with good reading, understanding and awareness. Also, anyone looking for a stress-free life, needs to be prepared for stressful times as well. Keep support systems in place. It is not humanly possible to do everything and be everywhere yourself. 6) Carve out happy times! You need to set time aside to relax and be happy with your loved ones. Nothing recharges you or inspires you more than a relaxed time spent with those you trust and care for. 7) Sleep. Exercise. Meditate These commandments are directly from Travis Bradberry, author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0. He stresses the importance of sleep in increasing your emotional intelligence and managing stress levels by recharging the brain. Your self-control, attention, and memory are all reduced when you dont get enough—or the right kind—of sleep. Bradberry also offers the breathing technique as a stress buster. When things get too much, close your door, sit back and focus on your breathing, he advises. It helps calm you down and puts things in perspective. 8) Stop beating yourself! Its alright! You are the message you send out into the world. Stop thinking negative or less about yourself. Give yourself positive self-strokes. Let your thoughts and positivity energize you and allow your positive self-image to become the reality! If things still go wrong, know there is always another time; it isnt the end of the world!
Posted on: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 04:47:33 +0000
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