Is stress snapping at your heels?  If so, what can you do about it?

Consider these options:

• Change your lifestyle - want less of the window dressing and more of the substance.  You might consider “downsizing” the house, car or whatever is weighing you down.  In moments of reflection or daydream, what is it that you see yourself doing?  Where are you? Who are you with?  These moments will provide clues as to where your heart lies.
• Change your attitudes - no one wants to face adversity when there is a less painful option.  There is no avoiding adversity, however.  By all means, deal with the circumstances at hand rationally and as best as you can.  But remember to keep your eyes on a more positive horizon.  Better times almost always arrive.
• Identify your pr
  essure points - Where are your major stressors evident? - Work? Family? Social? Health? Financial?  A planned approach toward even small gains is preferable to succumbing to despair.  Small gains are worth investment of time and energy.  Make the investment.  Reflect on, and celebrate successes as they happen.

It is almost inevitable that as you make positive changes in one area, and see the benefits, that a more positive attitude and experience will eventuate with regard to all areas of your life.  We only live once.  Don’t let you be the cause of your regrets.

(Try the Personal Resilience Assessment Tool to learn more about your adaptability.)