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…being impatient is simply a way of punishing yourself. It creates stress, dissatisfaction, and fear.
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When we are stressed to the max, we often don’t take time for family, friends, fun, exercise, or even sleep.
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In today’s world, stress is something we all experience, and work often makes it worse.
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Threats to our values, to our self-image, and to what we care about most signal danger and trigger acute stress.
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Overwork is not a good coping mechanism for stress. It makes things worse…
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We all have narratives that we tell ourselves when we’re under stress or in a difficult situation. And the tapes that play inside our heads continue to roll each after a wake-up call.
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…on the other side of your toughest issue is worth it: relief, success, freedom from stress, happiness, a high-performing team, a fulfilling personal relationship.
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It’s not our thoughts or feelings that get us into trouble. It’s not our disclosures that cause distress. It’s our attachment to them, our belief that we are right.
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…the most stress they [people] experience comes from inappropriately managed commitments they make or accept.
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Getting going of your own accord, before you’re forced to by external pressure and internal stress, builds a firm foundation of self-worth…
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