I definitely do not like those times when I come home from work to realize that a wrecked ship is more resourceful them me. I can’t stress enough the fact that this kind of reaction to daily events is not healthy. Without mentioning the physical, mental or emotional effects of stress, I simply find it a total waste of time. Without it I could have been more productive during the day. Without it I could have used better the time back home. Still, being stressed out may have some unrecognized benefits.

Now, think of it…

If we were leaving in heaven, would we bother to discover anything new? If we were living in a perfect world, would we ever try to get better in anything? If nothing was annoying us, what would we laugh at? If nothing was bothering us would we still know to appreciate what we have, do or become?

If I were you, I would say that high levels of stress, anxiety and panic attacks hardly can make people grateful, happy, creative or curious. And you may usually be right. Yet, these reactions to change in life are a kind of a signal that our body and emotions give us. It is like saying: “Hey, man! Wake up! You are trying to go through a wall. Look for another way!”

So, while reading these words you might become more aware of additional ways to communicate with yourself. Because what I found is that stress on all its levels is actually apinful reminder for me to learn how to know  myself better. Sometimes it isn’t pleasant. Yet, sometimes only a blast can put out a burning oil well.

So, some of the things you’re really going to love about stress may be discovering how to face your worst fears, making more sense of your life, learn to be more appreciative and thankful, become more healthy and happy then ever and more.

Now, just go and pick just one

Yuvalim