3 Tips To Prevent Freaking Out
Tip 1: I believe in part, stress is caused by a lack of focus and engagement with either the moment in general, or an un-acceptance of doing nothing. Therefor, engaging in something productive could reduce stress.
If we’re spending time freaking out, we’ve got time to spend. If we keep ourselves busy with engaging in something productive, there is less time to freak out. However, it might be productive also to schedule time specifically for freaking out or just letting yourself just be.
I noticed I was freaking out today when I realized I wasn’t aligned with my own value system. I realized I was not being productive on the level I minimally need to be. When I engaged in something focused, I felt better. So instead of just freaking out in moments like that, try doing something that requires focus such as lifting weights, yoga, writing, or more linear tasks such as home repairs, etc.
Ultimately, our lives are our own to design and fill with tasks. Too much time to play with can become a negative. By simply engaging in a focused task, we can prevent stress. A more involved process would be centered around goal management, but that’s a different conversation.
Tip 2: Tweak your psychology. A big part of stress is from taking ourselves too seriously. When confronted with a dilemma, just respond with “So?”
