I stress, you stress, we all stress

Emotions go where thoughts flow...you have control of your thoughts. Change your thought and you can change how you feel in that moment and build from there.

It's nice to have some actionable solutions for dealing with stress to make sure we aren't causing others to be stressed unnecessarily.

Take a couple minutes during the day to reflect on what may be causing stress at that moment and decompress - taking several longer than normal deep breaths. See if there is anything you can do to change your perception of/or reaction to that stressor... and then make that change immediately. Do this at least three to four times during your hectic work day (about every 3-4 hours ). There is nothing that you can do about someone else’s behavior that may be causing your stress, but you can change your reaction to that person or situation. #PerceptionIsReality #ChangeAgentStrategy #ServiceLeadershipRocks! #AMEXLeads #SelfCare

I equate stress to decision making.? Many can't or don't like to make decisions . . . or worry.? That alone creates and causes stress.? Make a decision - if it's wrong you will know - but any decision is better than anguishing without one.

We tend to think self-care is self-indulgent, but as the excellent HBR article points out, since your stress level affects everyone you come into contact with, it’s really a selfless act to look after your wellbeing. The de-stress recipe is simple: get adequate sleep, be physically active, take time for reflection and make time for connection.