There have been very many studies done over the years that tell people how to manage stress. A simple google search will often suffice. But I would like to talk about the potential benefits of stress...
Stress is a very complex thing, but the rawest instinct of stress is fear. It puts us on edge and could even freeze us in place, but in that moment, we perform in ways that we can never imagine possible. Adrenaline is part of it but fear itself is a driving force...
Imagine if you will, that you have an upcoming deadline. In situations like that, stress is often unavoidable. Now think about what you would naturally do when there is a deadline. Some people will crack and may lose focus, that cannot be ignored, but for most, the stress of a deadline often motivates us to work even harder, often doing things we never imagined possible when there was no 'threat'.
I believe that part of the human psyche is to seek out 'danger'. If we weren't scared of the dangers around us, how would we ever learn to best them?
Facing your fear and harnessing your stress is not easy, but is very powerful! Every person is capable of it.
No person can live a stress filled life all the time. Remember to take time off and to relax once that deadline has been met...
Once you are nicely rested up, push yourself even further next time!
Here is a quick 10 energy medititaion for when you need time while working on a deadline:
