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Think of Stress as Your Friend!


So, call me crazy, but I now look at stress, and being pushed passed my limits as a good thing.

Several weeks ago, I had one of those days at work where nothing seemed to be going my way.  My pride took a hit when I needed a more tenured associate to help me with something I felt like I should have been able to handle on my own.  It frustrated and angered me because, as I prepared to go out on vacation, and my co-workers, whom I have backed up numerous times, decided they didn't have time to back me up, but hey... the intern's available!  And, then to top it off, I discovered the promotion I was expecting to receive in July, wasn't going to be happening any time soon.

Not.a.good.day.

In the past, I would have dragged my ass home, and drowned myself in junk food and wine, and been in a bad mood for days.  Now.... it took less than 24 hours to get back to my old self.  I came to terms with the fact that I couldn't control everything, and that that feeling of stress and frustration was only helping me become a more patient, compassionate, and understanding person.  Once I started thinking this way, I've noticed that I've been so much happier than I've ever been in the past.  😁

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