Stress: What’s Your Breaking Point?

Many of us fool ourselves into believing that we are coping with stress when we are not. An effective stress management programme doesn’t just deal with stress when it crops up. It is an integral part of how we work and live.
1. Be Sure You Really Want To Manage Your Stress. There are some people in high-pressure jobs who thrive on stress. They love the excitement and unpredictability of it. They even become addicted to the adrenalin it creates. For such people work is like a roller-coaster ride and their chief problem is not how to cope with the pressure but how to manage when the ride stops.
2. Analyse Your Normal Stress Response. Understanding your normal way of handling stress can provide insight into whether you are prepared to face up to View the rest of this article