Stress is a normal part of life.
We may not be able to control every situation, but we can find ways to minimize potential stressful events through our actions.
Be Prepared
Let us know if any of these thoughts sound familiar…
Oh, I’ve got to print out those directions before my hike next week.
I have that big presentation tomorrow. I can’t forget to email my boss those notes.
I can’t forget to get gas before my road trip this weekend.
Sometimes those tasks can take a lot longer than originally anticipated.
When time is of the essence, basic activities such as filling up gas can be quite stressful.
Knocking those chores off the list sooner rather than later can take a huge weight off your shoulders. Every task completed is one less thing to worry about.
Make a Habit of Setting Reminders
Regularly keeping your eyes on your watch throughout the day can be exhausting and prevent you from living in the present moment.
Setting aside 5 – 10 minutes every night before bed to set alarms for important events the following day is a great habit to get into.
If you like, you can even set your alarm a few minutes earlier than necessary – in case you need a little buffer time.
Have an Appropriate Backup Plan
Even the most well-thought-out plans aren’t guaranteed to go smooth sailing every time, and that’s okay!
Life is unpredictable and frustrating events do happen.
Even if you leave your house 30 minutes earlier than necessary to get to a meeting, you still might be late.
Brainstorming a few solutions or backup plans in advance can give you some peace of mind.
For example, if you get stuck in heavy traffic and don’t think you’ll be able to make a meeting on time, you can pull over and do the meeting from the car or let them know you will be there as soon as you can and encourage them to start without you.
Having those backup plans in place ahead of time can help prevent any stress or anxiety on your journey.
