The article "The Ultimate Stress Management Strategy from the Dog" talks about other, it has been created by Karen Cross.
This is probably the busiest and most stressful time of the year. There’s so much that needs to get done on top of the stuff you alerady have to do. And work?
Well, there are just as many demands there as ever.So, I thought I would introduce you to a very good friend of mine who has taught me a great deal about how to deal with stress. His name is Cecil, and he is my 3 year old goledn retriever.
I’ll bet you’re asking yourself what a dog could possbily know about the challenges of balancing work and life. As a matter of fact, I think he is probably a leading expert in that area.You see, Cecil is no oridnary dog. He is my seeing eye dog, which means he has a high-stress and incredibly dmeanding job. Navigating buses, escalators, elevators, busy intersections, and a multitude of sdiewalk obstacles while ensuring my safety at all times are part of Cecil’s daily duties.On the flip side though, Cecil knows how to let off steam and play. As a matter of fact, unlike most humans who experience workplace stress, Cecil incorporaets play into every single day. And, he is very insistent about having his play time.When Cecil came to live with me over a year ago, I was given a string of bells to hang by the door so Cecil could inidcate when he needed to go outside for "business duties". Litlte did I know then that he would also use that bell to "demand" play time.
But, that is exactly what that bell has become.
He rarely uses it for anything other than to indicate he wants to go out to play. And, he will keep ringing the bell until he gets his way!
How many people do you know that are that insistent about having play time after a hard day at work? Are you?What usually happens when you get stressed is you forget to do the very things that can help you alleivate that stress. Why? Bceause to do those things takes time away from all the things that absolutely MUST get done; time you simply don’t have.The truth is that if you take a little time to play when you are most stressed, you will find that you have more energy to handle the things that need your attention. This menas that taking time out to play has made you more able to handle work and life demands, and not actually cost you a thing! So, take a little time out each day and play.
It doesn’t have to be somtehing elaborate. Just have a little fun and hang a string of bells by your door so you won’t forget!If you are struggling with stress, burnout, and boredom in your career, vist http://www.Pathfindersolutions.Ca to learn how you can create the stress-free, happy, fulfilling, balanced career and life you desire. Be sure to subscribe to Pathfinder KEYS the inspirational how-to guide to create hpapiness in your career and life.
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