Dealing with Stress!!

[dlhredfoxx]

One of God's most quoted statements throughout the bible deals with fear. He tells us over and over "do not be afraid". We must have faith that he will answer our prayers and look over us as his children. Pray to the Lord to give you strength and try to keep everything in prespective. I have been where you are many times in my career. Stress is a killer... of the body, mind, relationships, etc. Don't let a paycheck affect you like this. Try to keep it all in perspective. Look to the Lord, pray and have faith. I will pray for you right now. God bless.

[Pistol]

Exercise but not just any- high cardio for 30 minutes. I call it "changing out the air" in my lungs, but 3X a week changes everything. Some psychologists recommend it over any drug or therapy.
Plus it helps to work off the beer!

[holdem]

Hire a Marine as your Personnel Manager.

[DeadeyeDeb]

Give some of the responsibilities to the employees to improve. Relieve some of your burden, make them accountable and also feel the rewards of being a part of the solution. Be sure to see the big picture and allow the employees some latitude to do it a bit different that you might. You may find you have some great potential in those employees. Meaning, when you take time off they will keep the boat flaoting above standard and you can enjoy your time off. Learn to trust them, and yourself to make good choices. When employees set and raise the standards, all work to achieve that standard and continue to improve it. Soon, you will be the manager they respect and value and they will be the employees you respect and value. Win-win all the way around. Have some steps along the way that the rewards are tangible--after work social, fishing day, etc.

[Oneway]

most of the stuff we worry about never happens anyway.

take time out to look at the big picture.

sometimes we have trouble accepting the fact that we can't do everything, be everyone to everyone, and change everything.

I like to make lists -- long ones.....then I move stuff that isn't critical to another page.

Focus on what is most important -- I bet it isn't the stuff you are worrying about

This and Pray! Also make sure while you are at work that you take time for your self (and Yes you can do that) at least 15 mins every 2-4 hours it will work wonders on your sleeping ability at night. Turn the cell off and walk around outside even if it is raining. Take you bow and sneak out back and shoot even if it is just 5 arrows.

[Vantage Point]

I keep telling my self that Rome wasn't built in a day.

That's because you were not there to help.

[grizzman]

Take care of yourself. Nobody else will.

Exercise. Get the endorphines flowing.

[timbobowhunter]

prayer, exercise, and the gun range!

^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[AtTheWall]

In my past life....some of my work involved dealing with death.

I don't have any stressful days......when a situation seems to be "drama based" I simply reflect on my past and give thanks for having that moment to breath and feel life!

Stress may be a sign of unknown health issues? Just thought I'd toss that out there and I agree......healthier lifestyles will promote healthy living...mentally and physically.

[MountainCityOutlaw]

Great stuff everyone....this means a lot to me!!!

[burn'n feather]

I go outside by myself and shoot my bow. Or mow the yard shooting is more fun though

X2!!!

[kaizen]

I can relate to your situation. My industry had unique convergence recently consisting of Obama's ARRA fund release and Hurricane Ike/Dolly Recovery release. Being central to hurricane recovery effort and working with several municipalities which recieved Obama $, I was instantly under the magnifying glass, under the government's thumb, and between a rock and hard place all at once. Couple this with a senior partner in our branch retiring and corporate's insistance on hiring inexperienced help and I was simply overhelmed. At it's worst, I could not sleep. I could not enjoy recreational activities. I suspect it would have ended bad had I not found a way to cope. One thing I learned is
"I am" are two words that have power. You are what you believe you are. So, never use "I am" negatively. No more, "I am stressed". I know this sounds hippie, but it will help.

[A&M 90]

I'd kick that dog in your avatar. Then scratch him behind the ears.

Very funny.

[HoustonR6ryda]

I got promoted about a month ago to general manager and absolutely love what I do. This store was a problem store and was in need of a culture and a behavioral change. We are making progress, but I am stressed out beyond belief. I wake up in the middle of the night with my mind racing of issues I have to attend to, and things that need to be done. I keep telling my self that Rome wasn't built in a day. How do y'all deal with stress, what say you TBHer's!!!

culture and behavioral change-elaborate

[Zen Archery]

Fire a gun or kill a pig is always a stress reliever for me.

As a religious leader I should promote praying but I've never been that much of a prayer guy I know Gods in control and trust He know what He's doing.

So when stressed I like to choot thangs!