Ever consider how quickly a problem can loom before you? Ellen Weber shared a video with me today about throwing your golf club with more finesse. Hmmm... see what you think...
In this vein, yesterday, I attempted to add artistic touches to conference materials. No matter what I tried, the software balked big time! Finally, too much time lapsed and so did my patience. I felt like throwing my computer keyboard, just like that golf club! Ever find yourself in that dilemma?
I knew my brain would not help me at that point... Why? Because... I was stressed and a tad bit angry since progress stalled.
When stress grips, the hormone cortisol floods the human brain and literally shuts down ability to focus and problem solve. Added to this, too much stress, day after day can affect the cardiovascular system. It literally can take years off peoples' lives.
First thing to do is Let It Go! Then how about doing something that takes your mind to a different place? In a way, you are tricking your brain. Here's a few activities that work for me...
Play a game One game that works well is Quiddler, a card game that requires you to put words together, starting with three cards all the way up to 10 cards. The challenge can completely restore my mind and bring more calm.
Take some photos Photography quickly brings calm to me. I often challenge myself by capturing nature through close-ups and unique angles.
Enjoy a cup of tea Somehow tea is simply a relaxer. And by the way, have you ever tried Yogi Egyptian Licorice?
Today, I came back to the project, and, I was able to resolve the issue in less than 10 minutes. Maybe I didn't throw a golf club with finesse as you saw in the video, but I did cut out stress that could eventually spell trouble.
What do you do to knock out stressors that quickly loom in your day?
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