To manage tomorrow’s stress, you must begin today. Some experts agree that techniques like learning the “Relaxation Response,” meditating and doing aerobic exercise will benefit in managing stress. A simple way is don’t get hung up on yourself.
I was in Home Depot the other day and there was a lady dressed as if she was going to a tea party. She had on tons of makeup and jewelry, and was all over the place complaining and making a fuss. She was literally making everyone in the area nervous and uncomfortable.
We met in a busy intersecting aisle. There was at least ten people standing there, and she was carrying on about how Home Depot was a lousy store and she would never shop there again. I don’t know exactly why I did it, but I looked her straight in the eye and I said, “Lady get over yourself.”
She made a funny noise and said, “Well, I never!”
I replied, “I guess you never will.” She stood there with her mouth hanging open while I got a standing ovation from the people in the aisle. The results were one frustrated loud mouth and ten happy shoppers.
Don’t get hung up on yourself. No one cares.
Today’s Exercise: Say this everyday: I am a calm, peaceful, and patient person.
Today’s Affirmation: I am a calm, peaceful and patient person.
Points to Ponder: To manage tomorrow’s stress, you must begin today.
