How to Prevent Stress

Stress is inevitable, considering the overly competitive surroundings around you. So, how to prevent stress? It seems to be a million dollar question. And it is. The world, presently, is reeling under a grave energy crisis. The energy crisis, in question, is not just about fossil fuel or other conventional sources, but about dilapidated state of inner energy reservoirs. Millions, belonging to the age bracket of 20-40, today, are suffering from innumerable health problems, which stem from high levels of stress and anxiety. Each one of us has little time left, to know who we are and where are we headed. Often we get stuck in the rigmarole of 'why things are going all wrong', but do we ever wonder, what needs to be done to rectify the situation?

Let's Face It
Honestly, as I sit here, in front of my machine, I am under stress. I am under the stress of accomplishing my monthly targets at office. I am under the stress of fulfilling every responsibility at home. I am under the stress of being a best friend to my best of chums. I am under the stress of excelling my academics and the upcoming exams. I am under the stress of impending need to lose weight as it is hampering my health. I am under a lot of stress and I too am looking for stress free living tips.

Trust me, every night, before I fall asleep, these thoughts are running through my head at the speed of light, ruining my good night's sleep, consequently adding to my stress. But, whom do I confide about my stress to?? Instead, today, I chose this alternative of venting it out you, by writing about them. This is a truckload of weight, off my shoulders. A simple trick to prevent stress, is to write about it, the dark confessions of your mind and bottled emotions. You don't need any one to face your own fears. They are yours, so you face them now.

What Next?
Now that you've noted the root causes of your stress, it's time to eliminate them. According to a very close friend of mine, we all have our own center of universe and only a few things or persons, revolve around us, in an orbit. So, the moment something from the external universe (root causes of stress), try to enter the center of our universe (invade our personal space), it leads to a monumental upheaval. He also says, the simplest way of dealing with the upheaval or stress, is to know the center-orbit relationship, which means prioritizing your needs with absolutely practicality and finding your balance. Thus, learning the technique of setting a priority, is absolutely unavoidable. To put it simply, the reason you are stressed today, will fade away tomorrow. Thus, focus your energy on making the most of what you have at the moment, let go what has happened and forget about what might happen tomorrow.

Be Yourself
Surpassing academics, winning every trophy, striking the perfect balance between personal and professional life and just being the jack of all trades, will only make you master of none. Thus, know what your skills, interest and likes are, and draw a clear line of distinction between the two, to know what makes you happy. Being responsible, does not mean, you smother your inner desires. This only leads to a huge pile up, causing it to explode one day, like a life-threatening volcanic eruption. Burning your candle at a million ends, can cause depression, high blood pressure or even low blood pressure. Thus, use some time out, say every month, to indulge in an activity of your choice.

A Little Management
Being a corporate professional is not an easy task. I am sure even Hercules would have agreed. Job stress is, honestly, a part and parcel of growing up, if only you look at it from a positive perspective. So, long I've only spoken about 'being practical', dealing with stress at work is a real life example of it.

Without a shadow of doubt, you have to work. Managing your time and your wavering mind, is all you need to deal with the stress at work. Get your workplace 15 minutes early. Take fewer breaks. Promise only what you can deliver and make a diligent effort towards getting there. These are the only modifications you'll have to make, in order to cross out the stressing out factors at workplace. The other reasons for getting stressed out in a workplace, can be due to your colleagues or a harassing boss. Do me a favor and save us both our time.

Being stressed out is a state of mind. Often we let a few inconsequential things affect us. But that's only human. However, if you dwell on it for a long time, it never leads anywhere and neither does it yield anything fruitful. The key to an easy life, lies in knowing what is more important to you. Thus, to conclude, as Osho says, 'Life is a balance between rest and movement.' So, balance your balancing beam, to maximize profit. Good luck!