“Please, allow yourself some king of release, even if it involves eating the whole tub of Cool Whip. A Snickers bar can be very therapeutic. Whatever works for you, whatever makes you feel as if a pin has been stuck inside the stress balloon you've been building up inside. ... Let it out.”
Source: Jim Brickman -- Simple Things: Piano/Vocal/Chords
“Realize that stress doesn't happen because the world has made some pact against you personally.”
Source: Jim Brickman -- Simple Things: Piano/Vocal/Chords
“So what can you do about your own manic moments? I tell myself, 'It's okay if I have no clue what to do. I will go through a few tough moments--I've gotten through worse moments before in my life. Every tough moment actually does make me stronger and smarter.”
Source: Jim Brickman -- Simple Things: Piano/Vocal/Chords
“Just realize that things Will go wrong. Freaking out isn't going to make it better.”
Source: Jim Brickman -- Simple Things: Piano/Vocal/Chords
“When you sense yourself about to commit an unfriendly act, talk yourself out of it by asking yourself two questions and making two statements. They won't all apply at the same time, but at least one of them should work.
- Will this fix anything?
- Is this how I want to be remembered?
- You are welcome here.
- I should be helping you.”
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“Stress in the workplace is a normal thing in the world of business, but what are you doing about it?”
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“There’s one thing about being a worrier, you’re prepared to go to mind-torturing lengths to worry today today on the off-chance it will avoid an even worse worry tomorrow. The alternative would be not to fret today as the catastrophe is unlikely to happen tomorrow.”
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“Sometimes, stress can be useful and inspire us to tackle challenges. But stress can also feel overwhelming, making us constantly worry about how things will turn out.”
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“When stress feels overwhelming, it's important to find support and to take care of yourself while getting your stress level back to a manageable level.”
Source: Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised: Exploring the WEIRD Stuff from Gossip to Grades, Cliques to Crushes and Popularity to Peer Pressure
“Margot has always wanted to be the kind of person who can become too distraught to eat, but the truth is funerals make her hungry.”
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