Don’t panic – it’s not an attack!

Don’t panic –it’s not an attack! Tell yourself this over
and over while you’re exercising. Realize that there’s a
big difference between the physical side of exercise and
what happens when you exercise.
2. Smell the roses. How do you smell the roses? How
about investing some money to go on that one trip
you’ve been dreaming about? Visit a country with lots
of exotic places to jolt your imagination and spur your
creativity. You need to detach from your daily activities
and venture a little bit.
3. Help others cope with their problems. It is very
therapeutic when you engross yourself in helping
others. You will be surprised how many people’s
problems are worse than those you may be facing. You
can offer others assistance in countless ways. Don’t
curl up in your bed and let depression and stress take
hold of you.
Get out and help somebody. But be careful. Don’t get
caught up in other people’s problems in an attempt to
forget about your own.
I am constantly being called by friends and family
when they want to vent or get advice. I joke and tell
them “Don’t call the ‘crazy’ person for advice!” But
there are times that I find myself worrying about the
ones who call me and I get caught up in what they’re
going through. This just gives me more stress than I
already have and I find that I have to step away and
re-assess myself and my priorities.
I’m now to the point where I can tell them that I just
can’t deal with it right now and to call back later.
Sometimes, they get upset, but more often than not,
they understand. But I’ve learned not to get too upset
about their reactions. If it won’t matter in a week, it
should matter right now.