...HURRY SICKNESS
One woman tells how she sought to convince her continually
harried friend that she needed to find ways to relax.
So she gave
her a videotape on stress management and relaxation
techniques
and encouraged her to watch it right away.
Fifteen minutes later, her friend handed back the tape. "It was
good," she said, "but I don't need it."
"But it's a 70-minute video," the woman replied. "You couldn't
have watched the whole thing."
"Yes, I did," her friend assured her. "I put it on fast-forward."
A major social problem of the 21st Century is Hurry Sickness.
We
hurry through work by "multi-tasking." We gulp down fast food.
We
shop at convenience stores. We lament that we haven't enough
time.
We race through the days and weeks until one day we look
back in amazement and comment, "My, how the years flew by."
Or until we hit a "speed bump" -- like illness -- that stops us
cold.
Hurry Sickness
Its symptoms include stress and anxiety,
ailing relationships, lowered work performance,
numerous
physical maladies and such dangerous behaviors as ROAD RAGE, SPOUSE AND CHILD ABUSE AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES.
SOME PEOPLE DON'T SURVIVE IT!.
What is the cure? "For fast-acting relief try slowing down,"
quipped comedian Lily Tomlin. But then, perhaps that's not so
funny.
But,it does sometimes help to turn a negative into a postive.
Don't take life so seriously, since none of us are getting out of here alive anyway...
Don't be afraid to stop and smell and enjoy the flowers
and much more that GOD has shared with us.
All of us could use a break today...
Slow down and live, for life is too short to be lived
fast, and too precious not to be lived well.
Life is mostly an attitude...it dictates how you live your life...
why not try to change your attitude?...
It helps to Remember that happiness is alot like perfume,
that means, who can spray it on others without getting some on themselves?...The same is true for anger and hatered.
Rather than bitterness, and Therefore instead, Please remember that HAPPINESS is alot like perfume,
YOU can't spray it on others without getting some on yourself...spray away and feel better free.
"I have no time to be in a hurry," said John Wesley. I agree.
Slow down and live. It's a guaranteed remedy for Hurry Sickness.
P.S. "I don't know why we are in such a hurry to get up when we
fall down.
You might think we would lie there and rest
while...or, at least enjoy the short ride."
Here's a tip: The next time the TV or Radio yells at you to hurry...
just TALK back...
...AND CALMLY SAY... I Prefer Not To; then, choose your own pace.
Live Long and Prosper...Spock!
GOD and I Are the faith that brings peace into my life.
It has been said that GOD also helps those who help themselves...
or, at least, those who try to help themselves.
God has already created an abundant life for you.
The key to prosperity, health, and the peace God
has planned for you is hidden in the power of faith.
Once you have mastered this skill of faith,
nothing
can
keep you from accessing the blessings of God for yourself
or the others in your life. Here are some more tools you
need to create the life you deserve!
TODAY'S POSITIVE VISUALIZATION:
As I close my eyes, I gently look into my heart
to see and feel the complete faith I have in GOD, goodness
and in light. I give thanks for all that has occurred in
my life to allow my faith to emerge and grow. I take
a quiet deep breath and let a peaceful feeling fill
my body and mind. I imagine that my faith and the
peaceful feeling easily combine into a single force
of light and love that is always within and around me.
In my mind's eye, I see myself going through my day
with the assurance that the light of the faith and peace
that is within and around me will continue to bring
goodness into my life and the lives of the people I know
and love. I combine these thoughts and images with a
feeling of joy and let them go.
Your faith will bring you peace.
Your faith will bring you peace.
ailing relationships, lowered work performance,
numerous physical maladies and such dangerous behaviors as ROAD RAGE, SPOUSE AND CHILD ABUSE AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES.
quipped comedian Lily Tomlin. But then, perhaps that's not so funny.
But,it does sometimes help to turn a negative into a postive.
Don't take life so seriously, since none of us are getting out of here alive anyway...
Don't be afraid to stop and smell and enjoy the flowers
and much more that GOD has shared with us.
All of us could use a break today...
Slow down and live, for life is too short to be lived
fast, and too precious not to be lived well.
Life is mostly an attitude...it dictates how you live your life...
why not try to change your attitude?...
It helps to Remember that happiness is alot like perfume,
that means, who can spray it on others without getting some on themselves?...The same is true for anger and hatered.
Rather than bitterness, and Therefore instead, Please remember that HAPPINESS is alot like perfume,
YOU can't spray it on others without getting some on yourself...spray away and feel better free.
Slow down and live. It's a guaranteed remedy for Hurry Sickness.
P.S. "I don't know why we are in such a hurry to get up when we fall down.
You might think we would lie there and rest while...or, at least enjoy the short ride."
just TALK back...
...AND CALMLY SAY... I Prefer Not To; then, choose your own pace.
It has been said that GOD also helps those who help themselves...
or, at least, those who try to help themselves.
God has already created an abundant life for you.
The key to prosperity, health, and the peace God
has planned for you is hidden in the power of faith.
Once you have mastered this skill of faith,
nothing
cankeep you from accessing the blessings of God for yourself
or the others in your life. Here are some more tools you
need to create the life you deserve!
to see and feel the complete faith I have in GOD, goodness
and in light. I give thanks for all that has occurred in
my life to allow my faith to emerge and grow. I take
a quiet deep breath and let a peaceful feeling fill
my body and mind. I imagine that my faith and the
peaceful feeling easily combine into a single force
of light and love that is always within and around me.
In my mind's eye, I see myself going through my day
with the assurance that the light of the faith and peace
that is within and around me will continue to bring
goodness into my life and the lives of the people I know
and love. I combine these thoughts and images with a
feeling of joy and let them go.
Stress. Pressure. Anxiety. Tension. Whatever you call it, there is no shortage of it in today�s fast-paced, technologically advanced workplace. Consider these statistics:
Stress-related disorders are fast becoming the most prevalent reason for worker disability according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Job stress and related problems cost American companies an estimated $200 billion or more annually through absenteeism, turnover, accidents, etc.
The World Health Organization calls job stress a "worldwide epidemic."
Obviously stress has a powerful impact on us. Can we eliminate the stressors of modern work life? No -- and it�s a good thing we can�t. We need a certain degree of stress in our lives to spur us to action, challenge our perception of what we are capable of, and help us reach new levels of performance.
The trick is learning how to manage the stress versus being overwhelmed by it.
Bill Delano, founder of Job Stress Help, an Internet service that provides confidential, individualized advice via email to those experiencing job stress, has these suggestions:
In with the Good Air, Out with the Bad
Take a breathing break. Frequent short breaks during the day allow you to breathe deeply and relax your mind, preventing stress build-up.
Know the Enemy
What, exactly, is stressing you out? Is it your job? Your home life? Your relationships? Without knowing the root of the problem, you are unlikely to resolve it. If you are having difficulty identifying the source of your stress, seek professional help from your Employee Assistance Program or a mental health professional.
Move It or Lose It
Begin an exercise program. Exercise helps release endorphins, which relieves stress.
Let Go
Recognize the difference between the things you can control and the things you cannot. Make a list of these two categories. Starting today, make a pact with yourself to stop stressing about the things in your job you have no control over.
Beware of the To Do List
Take note of all the good work you do and give yourself credit for it. Set short-term goals and allow yourself to take satisfaction in achieving them.
Develop a Tough Skin
Try not to personalize any criticism you receive. Look at negative comments as constructive criticism that allows you to improve your work. If however, the criticism is verbally abusive, e.g., your boss yells at you or uses vulgar language, discuss this problem with your manager or human resources department.
Share the Load
Delegate or share work whenever possible. Don�t fall into the trap of thinking you are the only person who can do the job right. Your coworkers and boss might start to buy into that concept as well.
Don�t Make Work a Four Letter Word.
Job stress builds when our minds are constantly focused on work. Strive for balance in your life. Make time for family, friends, hobbies and, most importantly, fun.
Know Your Rights (know your rights click here)
Read the Guide to Workplace Law by the American Bar Association. It�s important to know your rights as an employee or employer.
Although learning to manage a stressful job is important, sometimes it makes more sense to leave it. How can you determine when it�s time to give your job the heave-ho? You know it�s time to quit when:
You�ve tried all the appropriate channels and methods for resolving your situation, to no avail (or the appropriate channels are not made available).
Your boss is intimidating, disrespectful or demeaning to you.
You are so bored on the job that you are exhausted by the end of the day. If you don�t have an upwardly mobile career path that challenges you to grow professionally, it�s time to look for a more interesting position.
JUST LET GO AND LET GOD...JUST DO IT!..."Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up." (James 4:10 [KJV])
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