I'm glad to say I've been successfully staying stressed without having to know about these tips. I guess I'm just naturally talented at it, it's one of my key strengths.
As someone whose stress has almost wrecked his life, I can relate to many of these points.<p>The levels of stress that I have can be debilitating and actually keep me from doing my work. It's useful to see lists like this to remind myself of what I should be avoiding.
I'm having a hard time reconciling these two points:<p>* Take all criticism as total truth and take it personally<p>* Take no responsibility for your behavior
I hate to read lists of negative things to avoid. I'll try to invert each of the points:<p>How to Avoid Stress<p>* Begin by setting reasonable standards for yourself<p>* Compare yourself with role models who you could someday be like<p>* Take all criticism with a grain of salt and try not to take it personally<p>* Allow yourself to make mistakes and to have imperfections<p>* View your work as a means to an end<p>* Pay attention to the outcome and the process<p>* Attribute the success or failure of every endeavor to the effort expended<p>* Acknowledge factors beyond your control but do not fixate on them<p>* Learn to meditate and relax; do it often<p>* Develop your sense of humor<p>* Listen to music for please<p>* If you have a physical problem, find the root cause of the problem and pursue a lasting solution<p>* Exercise often; eat healthy on a good schedule<p>* Avoid alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and other drugs and stimulants<p>* Fasten your seatbelt, drive slowly, and reduce your time spent in the car<p>* Take on what you can handle, learn to say no<p>* Learn to prioritize everything and work on the important things<p>* Stay organized<p>* Participate in your support networks<p>* Ask for help<p>* Take responsibility for your behavior<p>* Develop and maintain friendships with others<p>* Recover from injury, don't wallow in victimization<p>* When in doubt, avoid hastily assigning blame
One thing to add to the list is being obsessive.<p>I have a hard time switching my brains off. Even when i try to sleep. The problem is that having this ability is what gives me my technical abilities so its both a blessing and a curse.
I fail to understand how this can be useful. Seems an (inverse) application of an old method: to say something wise, first think of something foolish and then say the opposite.