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I have to admit, when we get TONS of assignments all at the same time (I'm talking about being handed out to us) it makes me freek out... I start feeling really stressed and overburdened... But then one day - when the stress hit its hardest (I'm pretty lucky with stress usually) I decided to write down ALL of my up-coming assignments on a post-it note in order of when they were due.
After doing that it makes me realize the workload is half as bad as it seemed when it was floating around in my head (something I've been able to manage for a very long time... thanks CMU for breaking me!). Instantly my stress levels go down and I keep it right next to my comp to remind me what I have to do. And as each one is completed - I get to cross that sucker off the list!
i have to say that by writing things down it does definately change things...i actually have a few different styles of writitng htings down so that way i can really see what is important to get done first. its easy to get overwhelemd in the industry we are triaining in, yet its also easy to stay on task and in control... stress busters help...and afterall...it doesn't hurt to try...they can only help...
The number-one rule is sooo key. Since we're the ones who create stress we are the ones who can relieve it. Theres really no need to get so upset over little things. That just creates tension amongst the people that you're working with, which gets nothing done.
This was a very helpful article. So often I find that it is the little things that help me feel less stressed. Not only is simply writing down my thoughts relaxing, but it helps me realize things aren't as bad as I thought, or if they are, at least I can see things planned out. Giving yourself little treats also allows you to feel less stressed. Something as little as buying yourself flowers can make all the difference. I try to do this as often as possible. Quite amazing!
I know that my worst problem is prioritizing things. I think about everything I have to do all at once, and then I have a mental breakdown instead of realizing that these things aren't due all at the same time. But if I don't realize that, I'll just start procrastinating and then it all piles up and I'm behind for weeks on end.
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I have to admit, when we get TONS of assignments all at the same time (I'm talking about being handed out to us) it makes me freek out... I start feeling really stressed and overburdened... But then one day - when the stress hit its hardest (I'm pretty lucky with stress usually) I decided to write down ALL of my up-coming assignments on a post-it note in order of when they were due.
After doing that it makes me realize the workload is half as bad as it seemed when it was floating around in my head (something I've been able to manage for a very long time... thanks CMU for breaking me!). Instantly my stress levels go down and I keep it right next to my comp to remind me what I have to do. And as each one is completed - I get to cross that sucker off the list!
i have to say that by writing things down it does definately change things...i actually have a few different styles of writitng htings down so that way i can really see what is important to get done first. its easy to get overwhelemd in the industry we are triaining in, yet its also easy to stay on task and in control... stress busters help...and afterall...it doesn't hurt to try...they can only help...
The number-one rule is sooo key. Since we're the ones who create stress we are the ones who can relieve it. Theres really no need to get so upset over little things. That just creates tension amongst the people that you're working with, which gets nothing done.
This was a very helpful article. So often I find that it is the little things that help me feel less stressed. Not only is simply writing down my thoughts relaxing, but it helps me realize things aren't as bad as I thought, or if they are, at least I can see things planned out. Giving yourself little treats also allows you to feel less stressed. Something as little as buying yourself flowers can make all the difference. I try to do this as often as possible. Quite amazing!
I know that my worst problem is prioritizing things. I think about everything I have to do all at once, and then I have a mental breakdown instead of realizing that these things aren't due all at the same time. But if I don't realize that, I'll just start procrastinating and then it all piles up and I'm behind for weeks on end.
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