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When
things seem to be falling down around you, it's
easy to lose perspective. Here are five
things to keep in mind that may help to reframe
the stressful situation:
Is
this really a problem?
Sometimes a problem is really an opportunity for
you to improve. If it is a problem you
will probably do as well as most people in
solving it. If you succeed, you will
benefit. If you fail, in some way you will
benefit too.
Have
others dealt with this problem?
Talk to your friends and others you respect.
Find out how this problem has been successfully
handled before. You may even discover an
innovative solution that you can share with
others.
Can
this problem be divided into more manageable
parts?
Most overwhelming problems can be broken down
and taken on in smaller pieces.
What
are my priorities?
Think about everything you have to do.
Make a list and rank by importance. Where
does this problem really fit into your day,
week, life.
What
is the worst that can happen?
What consequences do you face if this problem
isn't resolved today, tomorrow, next week, this
month, this year, ten years from now? |