Thursday, June 30, 2011

Turning Stress into an Asset

Turning Stress into an Asset - Amy Gallo - Best Practices - Harvard Business Review

This was published by the Harvard Business Review in the context of work-related stress. Check it out--it's a quick, easy read and I think it can be applied to everyday life.


Do:
  • Think of stress as an indicator that you care about something, rather than a cause for panic
  • Focus on the task, rather than the emotion
  • Build relationships so that you have people to turn to in times of stress
Don't:
  • Assume your stress is going to last forever
  • Worry about things that are out of your control
  • Spend time with people who are negative


Two things that have become 'therapy' for me in times of worry/stress are exercise and baking. I'm running a 5K on Monday (second of the season and second ever). And, I think it's time to pull out some of the favs from Joy the Baker or How Sweet It Is and try them out this weekend. Brownies, anyone?

JC

Friday, June 17, 2011

Oh how I've missed you

Dear Blog,

We had a fun few weeks going there...postings nearly every week (if not every day). Things got a bit chaotic with job changes and circulating the flu through every member of the family 2x. It's not that I've been having too much fun to update. Actually, things have been overwhelming to say the least.

When times get tough, I find the best therapy is zoning out and ignoring whats bothering me. Therapists may warn against this kind of treatment, but its what I prefer. As a matter of fact, right now I'm watching Jada Pinkett Smith on the Piers Morgan show. I think I would like to be her. Maybe when Tyler and I come back for our second chance at this life thing we can come back as Jada Pinkett and Will Smith. They're cool and according to Jada have a fantastic, um, love life.

In reality, of course I don't want want to be anyone but me and YOU don't want to be anyone but you. But...if you could where someone else's shoes--even just for a day--who would it be?

Jill