If we don't contest these illusions of emergencies, "the stress response spirals in intensity, locking in a false crisis mentality." Robinson says the stress response can be shut off in three minutes, and the best time to try to counter it is at the beginning of the cycle:
Some processes, which involve deep breathing and reframing, are good for situational stress. They let you step back when the going gets tense and create counter-stories that can stop the stress spiral in its early stages, before the catastrophic thoughts get entrenched. The stress spiral is weakest at the very beginning of the cycle, so that's when you want to contest it.
GOOD ADVICE FROM LIFE HACKER REGARDING FAMILY STRESS.
http://lifehacker.com/5861760/how-to-deal-with-family-members-that-stress-you-out-or-drive-you-crazy
And a DIFFERENT text more generally says :
" It's National Stress Out Week, which, contrary to what the name implies, means it's time to try to combat poisonous stress. In honor of the occasion, we've rounded up some of our favorite ways to tackle stress of all kinds.
First, understand what stress actually does to you and identify whether you have acute stress (temporary and immediate) or chronic (constant) stress. For acute stress, deep breathing can help calm your mind. Chronic stress requires more practice in stopping the stress reflex as soon as it starts.
Meditation has been proven to relieve chronic pain and stress, actually helping people control their brains' alpha waves better. And it's not hard to get started with meditation.
Another reason to exercise regularly: doing so actually prepares our bodies to deal with stress, making us more stress-resistant. Because of its emphasis on breathing and being in the "now," yoga is one of the best practices for alleviating stress.
Got a crazy person causing your stress (like your boss, perhaps)? Put as many people between you and crazy as possible, and disengage.
Developing a personal renewal program that includes exercise, spending time with your friends, and/or enjoying hobbies may protect you from a toxic work environment. You'll need to find time for your personal life to do this.
If money problems are at the root of your stress, try donating to charity to relieve your anxiety.
Scheduling your worry time is another unusual, but possibly effective strategy.
We've discussed before how you relax and compose yourself on the job, but we're all ears again for your input on how you handle stress."
source http://lifehacker.com/5857816/the-best-ways-to-keep-stress-and-anxiety-at-bay
One key strategy for protecting yourself from the ill effects of a toxic workplace is to develop a strong program for personal renewal outside of work. Exercise, spending time with friends, meditating or quiet time, enjoying hobbies—these are things everyone needs; for people who have to face psychologically draining situations on a daily basis, it's even more critical.
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