a post by Joshua Garrin for the World of Psychology blog
Inner peace is the centerpiece of your soul.
Stress is a constant, a fact of life, a silent killer. These catchphrases grab our attention because, yep, they sound pretty stressful — as though we’d better put on our protective gear, grab our weapons, and prepare for combat… or else. No doubt, our daily exposure to the stress factor can make us feel like we’re in the trenches and quickly losing the war. And when stress eventually retreats, there we stand – bloodied and bruised, dragged down and worn out. And ready to surrender.
But wait. Let’s not wave the white flag just yet.
Why? Well, for starters, evolution dictates that we’re pretty resilient soldiers. Throughout the ages, we’ve somehow managed to adapt to (and rise above) challenge — even through unmitigated episodes of personal and professional stress. In fact, we can manage stress through some simple, empowering choices that cost nothing… yet, we might agree are priceless. As we take inventory of our arsenal of stress-reducing weapons, let’s consider some practical ways to regulate our stress response and remove ourselves from the line of fire.
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