While stress is an automatic response from your anxious system, some stressors get up at predictable times: your commute to work, a meeting with your boss, or family gatherings, as an example. When dealing with such predictable stressors, you may either change the situation or change your response. When finding out which choice to pick in any given situation, it’s useful to think of the four A’s: avoid, alter, adapt, or accept.
The four A’s – Avoid, Alter, Adapt & Accept

1- Avoid unnecessary stress

-Find out how to say “no.” understand your limits and stick to them. Whether in your private or professional life, taking on more than you can deal with is a surefire recipe for pressure.
-Distinguish between the “shoulds” and the “musts” and, when possible, say “no” to taking on too much.
-If someone constantly causes stress in your life, limit the amount of time you spend with that person, or quit the relationship.
-Take control of your environment: If traffic makes you stressful, take a longer however less-traveled route.
-Examine your agenda, duties, and daily tasks.

2- Alter the situation

Frequently, this includes changing the way you talk and perform in your daily life.
-If something or someone is bothering you, be more assertive and communicate your issues in an open and respectful manner.
– When you ask someone to change their behavior, be willing to do the identical.
-Attempt to find a balance between work and family life, social activities and solitary interests, daily responsibilities and downtime.

3- Adapt to the stressor

You can adapt to stressful situations and regain your feel of control through changing your expectations and mind-set.
-Attempt to view stressful situations from a more positive perspective.
-Set reasonable standards for yourself and others and learn how to be okay with “good enough.”
-When stress is getting you down, take a moment to reflect on all the belongings you appreciate in your life.

4- Accept the matters you can’t change

You can’t prevent or change stressors including the death of a loved one.
-The best manner to deal with stress is to simply accept things as they are. Many things in life are beyond our control, mainly the behavior of other people.
-If your own bad choices contributed to a stressful situation, reflect on them and learn from your mistakes.
-Learn how to forgive and allow go of anger and resentments.
-Share your emotions to a trusted friend or make an appointment with a therapist.

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