MANAGING YOUR STRESS AND YOUR PETS

© Stan Popovich - All Rights Reserved

Everybody deals with stress and anxiety, however some people sometimes take
it out on their pets. Instead of taking your problems and frustrations out
on your pets or other animals, here is a list of techniques that a person
can use to help manage their stress, anxieties, and fears.

When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot of
anxiety, the first thing you can do is to break the task into a series of
smaller steps. For example, changing careers can be a stressful situation.
In order to help manage this task, try to divide this goal into a series of
smaller steps and do each of these tasks one at a time. For instance, the
first thing a person can do is to develop a resume and then find those
companies where you would like to work. Once you mail your resume, you can
then focus on the interviewing process. Completing these smaller tasks one
at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of
success.

Sometimes, we get stressed when everything happens all at once. Instead of
taking it out on your pets, a person should take a deep breathe and try to
find something to do for a few minutes to get your mind off of the problem.
A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper or do
an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. This mental
timeout can help you refocus on your current situation.

In dealing with your anxieties, a person should learn to take it one day at
a time. Instead of focusing on exaggerated assumptions that may or may not
happen, focus on the present and take it one day at a time.

Sometimes, it helps to be able to talk to someone about our stressful
situations. Talking to a trusted friend, counselor, or clergyman can not
only make us feel better, but they might be able to give you additional
advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem. This is a lot
more effective than yelling at pet.

It is not easy to deal with our stressful problems, however taking our
frustrations out on your pets or other people will not make the problem go
away. When things are not going right, try to remember to treat your pet as
the way you would want to be treated.

BIOGRAPHY:

Stanley Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using
Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods" - an easy to read book
on how to manage your persistent fears and anxieties. For additional
information go to: http://www.trebleheartbooks.com/mvStanPopovich.html

Or Email the author at lonestar_9780 @ yahoo.com
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