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

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