What is The Weight of Your Stress?

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 8oz. To 20oz. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it.

"If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance." "In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." He continued, "And that's the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on."

"As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden." "So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work/life down. Don't carry it home. You can pick it up tomorrow." "Whatever burdens you are carrying now, let them down for a moment if you can. Relax; pick them up later after you've rested. Life is short. Enjoy! "

- Anonymous author

Take It Easy

If you want time management to be easy you need to “take-it-easy” for 20-30 minutes by yourself every day. Trapper suggests that you be a “lone-arranger” and let your mind, your subconscious, and your heart guide you. It’s not only an enjoyable experience but it can increase your effectiveness exponentially.

You will also discover that it can help reduce stress. Four resources you need to arrange your day are: A place to be alone free of interruptions, 20-30 minutes, a time that works best for you and your time management tool.

Use The Direct Approach

For years, time management experts have suggested non-verbal communication techniques to end overlong phone calls and office visits. With some people they work, with some they don’t.

The direct approach always works. When somebody engages you, call their attention to your schedule, and set a front time limit. When the agreed-upon time has expired, it’s easier to end the visit. How simple is this? But very infrequently done!