What Stress?

Stress can be brought on by a plethora of things; many times your stress can be triggered by the actions of others. In those instances, keep in mind that how other people act is totally beyond your control. No matter how wrong you believe they are, how you respond to their actions is the only thing entirely up to you. Choose the action that best benefits you. Forgive, move on, let go when necessary, and know that there is room for something better to come into your life. The unknown is another popular catalyst. The unknown circumstances simply require that you do things from a place of hope or faith not knowing if the outcome will help or hinder you in the future, but knowing you can handle it either way. There are infinite circumstances that can cause stress. Now ask yourself, have you ever been stressed about a situation or circumstance only to find that things work themselves out perfectly and possibly to your benefit? The weight and heaviness is lifted, but you will never get back the time and energy you wasted stressing over the situation.That said, the best way to deal with stress is to get rid of it. While it is a natural response to feel stress because it will inevitably arises from time to time, the key is to let it flow through you and release it as quickly as you can. Learn to recognize when stress has made its way to the forefront of your mind and refocus your energy on the solution to the cause. Stress is an emotional response that can be controlled by simply using your power to redirect your energy to a positive, productive place. Concentrate on living a life of gratitude no matter what life throws at you, and rest assured that you are perfectly capable of handling difficult situations.When you commit to positivity, utilize your energy to the outcome that will best serve you, and focus on your effort to resolve your dilemmas as they come stress has no power in your life.