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Dealing with Stress

  

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Sometimes its helpful to take a break from a busy day with an inspirational quote or two.  One of the biggest challenges it seems most of us are facing these days is the mounting levels of stress we must learn to manage each day.  The following quotes add some pause for reflection when dealing with the stress that's so prevalent in today's world:

• "If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment."  -  Marcus Aurelius
  
  
• "In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive."  - Lee Iacocca
  
  
• "If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension.  And if you didn't ask me, I'd still have to tell you."  - George Burns
  
  
• "It makes no sense to worry about things you have no control over because there's nothing you can do about them, and why worry about things you do not control?  The activity of worrying keeps you immobilized."  -  Wayne Dyer
  
  
• "For fast-acting relief, try slowing down." - Lily Tomlin
  
  
• "Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one."  - Hans Selye
  
  
• "Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day-to-day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy and rewarding life."  - Marilu Henner

Summary
The less worry and stress you experience in your life, the happier and more productive you will feel.  Take the steps now to reduce stress.  The results will be well worth it.

How to Reduce Stress
Research shows that people who develop and use relationship coping resources manage their stress far more effectively than people who rely only on personal coping resources.  Our live virtual Stress Management Class provides you with a self-assessment profile to measure the level of stress in your life and the level of your relationship coping skills.  Then tips and techniques are provided to enhance the coping skills of communication, problem solving, connection and flexibility.  It's easy to participate in this live virtual class.  All you need is access to the internet and a telephone line.

What are some of your favorite quotes about stress management?  Please share them with us below.