Stress Is a Superpower, Actually

Summary

• When I feel overwhelmed and stressed, I try to see it as energy that I can use to get things done. Instead of avoiding the stress, I ask myself what tasks require more energy and tackle them head-on.

• In the past, I would avoid or bury my emotions, which left me feeling at odds with myself. Now, I focus on responding positively to my emotions, looking for ways to use them to my advantage.

• I've learned that finding peace with my emotions, rather than fighting them, helps me manage stress much better. Embracing how I feel allows me to channel that energy into something productive.

• I've noticed a shift in how I handle stress. Before, I wanted to escape from feeling stressed, but now I think about how I can turn those feelings into action. This change in mindset has made me feel more in control and effective.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing a new way to handle stress by seeing it as energy that can be used positively. When you feel overwhelmed, instead of shying away from it, identify tasks that require more energy and dive into them. This approach transforms stress into a tool for productivity.

A good way of doing this is by becoming more aware of your emotions and understanding them as part of a natural process. Instead of fighting or burying your feelings, embrace them. Use this awareness to channel your emotions into productive actions. This is much simpler and healthier than trying to avoid your feelings, and it costs nothing but a little mindfulness and practice.

Another strategy is to shift how you view your stress. Instead of trying to escape it, start thinking about how these feelings can lead to productive outcomes. This change in mindset helps you feel more in control and empowered to handle challenges effectively.

Taking this approach can make personal growth easier and more fulfilling without needing to invest money or much time. So next time stress creeps in, see it as a welcome push to get things done rather than a hurdle to overcome.

Full Transcript

I've had a rough couple two weeks it's just been like a lot of stress at work some personal things going on and I've just felt incredibly overwhelmed but I look at that and I'm like well what can I do to take advantage of this there's certain things that require more energy which stress is energy what are those things and could I do them now because I'm feeling stressed and when I do that then I'm like wow I feel better I feel like I'm at least putting it to use and back then instead what I would do is I would say I don't want to feel this anymore what's the difference now versus then it's how do I respond to my emotions back then I just spent all this time avoiding them burying them and being at ODS with them and now I think I'm much more at peace with them