Deal With Stressful Situations

Dealing with stressful situations has become so much easier, so much more simple, and takes so less time once you learn some techniques.

Steps

 * 1) Only hold on to positive thoughts. i.e., I love my neighbors, they are an extension of our human family so I will treat them as I treat family, this music always makes me smile,  I am grateful to have a warm home, I love my dog or cat, etc.[[Image:Deal With Stressful Situations Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Breathe into your heart area while holding these good thoughts.[[Image:Deal With Stressful Situations Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) When negative thoughts arise, remember who is in charge and tell yourself "these thoughts do not serve me" then focus on your heart and breathe in thoughts that are positive. This will carry to others in your surroundings and will keep you in excellent health![[Image:Deal With Stressful Situations Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Count to twenty or recite a list of something to yourself. The harder the better, as it will give you something to focus on away from the situation at hand.[[Image:Deal With Stressful Situations Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5) If possible, remove yourself from the situation and come back to it when you have calmed down and thought it through.[[Image:Deal With Stressful Situations Step 5.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * When you find yourself upset and your heart starts to pound, breathe in positive thoughts, and when you exhale to yourself say "slow" while you focus on your heartbeat.