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Negative thoughts stick around because we believe them, not because we want them or choose them.
If you're successful and stressed out, you're succeeding in spite of your stress, not because of it.
We all enjoy pushing ourselves to accomplish our objectives. But we don't need stress to get there.
When a friend is sick, I see the situation for what it is, not what it isn't, and I offer to help as much as she wants, not as much as I want.
The number of stressors has multiplied exponentially: traffic, money, success, work/life balance, the economy, the environment, parenting, family... →
We need to distinguish between stress and stimulation. Having deadlines, setting goals, and pushing yourself to perform at capacity are stimulating.... →
Worrisome thoughts and their resulting feelings are a form of self strangulation. They not only strangle your emotions. They affect your physical... →
Remember that stress doesn't come from what's going on in your life. It comes from your thoughts about what's going on in your life.
Look closer at the stress in your own life and you can identify that negative emotions are always built on counterfactual statements.
People often say that stress is a motivator. What we're referring to when we say this is really better described as stimulation and engagement.
Stress is not the spice of life any more than arsenic is. And without it, you won't feel bored.
The truth is that stress doesn't come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges, or other circumstances. It comes... →
Some people are so used to experiencing stress that they don't remember what life was like without it.
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