Letting Go
I know that we have all encountered a stressful moment either in the classroom or co-workers. Sure we can stress out with the issue and its shortcomings, but where does it end. I say just learn to let it go and move on. Resentment is worst than stress and you know that whatever outcome..........It is what it is. Life is to short to deal with all the b.s associated with stress.
Great outlook and approach Christine! Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you have this point of view!
Life is too short...the most healthy way is to just let go adn accept things as they come. it can be hard, in fact more stressful at first but wiht practice becomes second nature adn frees you up to have more energy for work and play!
I agree on this. Life is way too short. I have been trying to explain this and teach this to my students since day 1. That was 3 1/2 years ago. It is one of the hardest lessons to get through to them. Usually after having them on campus for 12 months they start to understand it, but it's not until I start getting the e-mails from my First classes I have ever taught that they are finally understanding what I taught them 3 years ago.
I could not agree more! It is silly to focus on things that are minor or out of our control. Focus on the things in your control!
I think that's a good approach Cassandra. Complaining takes a good bit of time - often time we don't have. Taking a solution focused approach is the winning strategy.
I am with you here! Every time I am faced with a stressor I ask myself " Can I change it?" If not, then I have to deal with it. If I can change it then I do. I never spend much time complaining about things though because either I deal with it or accept it.
So glad this module is helpful Teri. Yes, stress can translate into physical symptoms. Sometimes it's just a back or neck ache. Other times, symptoms are much more challenging - like respiratory problems. If you think reducing your stress could help your respiratory symptoms, you probably should take a break. You've got to put your health first.
I have learned to live by the "it is what it is" rule. I can not change what has happened but I can control the way I handle them. Stressing gets you nowhere but upset and more stressed.
This module is so appropriate for me right now. I have been dealing with persistent respiratory symptoms for the last few months and no amount or type of antibiotics seem to help. My doctor has just recently suggested that maybe it is due to the tremendous amounts of stress that I am putting myself through. She has suggested that I take some time out for myself to relax and even suggested a group that I could join to help manage my stress. I originally pushed that suggestion off thinking that adding another thing to my things to do list would only add more stress.
After going through this module I think I have changed my mind on that. Maybe stress management would be beneficial for me. I will be going to group in 2 weeks.
Dealing with stress at work.."pick your battles". Life is too short to pick the wrong ones.
I totally agree. Life is too short. We all do need to know to let things go and move on. That is one lesson I had to learn early on in my career. Holding on to those things only make you sick and stop you from enjoying the good things around you.
Amen, Glenn! You're absolutely right. I am someone with a tendency to hold grudges, but really that behavior gets me nowhere but frustrated. Like you said, it is what it is, what's done is done, time to move onward and upward.
This is so true. Alot of times its so hard to let things go because we take so much personal. People are different and at times we have to agree to disagree and move on.
I like to use a saying my dad always used as I was growing up. He said,"the main thing is to never get excited" I have used this for so much of my life that I realy think that stress is not an issue for me. People that i see get excited about issues seem to be the ones stressed.
why sweat the small stuff does it really matter.
I like your outlook and approach Glenn! Good stress management is about learning from our experiences - both positive and negative - and moving on.
