Failure and stress are two terms that the make perfect sense to
someone deprived of happy hormones. Bad relationships, a fight with parents or
siblings, work-place pressure - all are causes of stress and consequently
failure.
So, how do you deal with these
situations in life? The following might actually help:
1.
Sleep Over It
Believe it or not, this actually
works. A good sleep is a cure for almost any problem that may be disturbing
you, at least temporarily. This certainly does not imply resorting to sleeping
pills, but to clear your mind, get some rest, and start all over again. With
failure and stress that’s all you can do – get over it.
2.
Try Positive Reframing
Denial, venting and cribbing about
failure will only drag you further into the pit. Instead, try acceptance and
optimism. In other words, start preaching that everything happens for good.
Meditation is a good way of keeping stress at bay, and bringing in positive,
motivational energies.
3.
Follow Your Dreams, Not Goals
If it was all about goals, there would
not be even a single person on this planet who wouldn’t have tasted failure.
But when it comes to dreams even failure seems like a chapter from which you
learn and grow stronger. With dreams,
stress is replaced by excitement and the drive to achieve the ultimate.
4.
Don’t Let Any One Bother You
You don’t have to be rude in what
you say or do, but you definitely have to bring the qualm to an end. Express
your angst in an effective manner and simply letting someone know that they
aren’t behaving nicely may work better than expressing your anger at them.
5.
Don’t Get Personal
It’s one of the most common reasons
that people experience stressed they
take things personally. A project didn’t succeed; and they think they are to be
blamed. Sometimes even a gag is taken to the heart. Not thinking too much would
help you remain calm and composed.
6.
Take a Break
Go for a vacation. A place that lets
you breathe easy would be good. Choose the mountains or sea-side instead of a
place brimming with people, a place that leaves you exhausted every passing
day.
Failure and stress go hand in hand.
There is no bang-on solution to live free of stress and failure; nonetheless,
it’s worth giving a thought to the tenet that everything is temporary. So as
you stare towards the sky pondering on your failures, take some time to count
the stars too.
