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Stress… The Fear Factor

We are living in a creative turbulence of genuine evolution struggling to carry on. This world has lost its worth and value. Gone are the days when life was slow, steady, loving and meaningful.

Life in the fast lanes is becoming tiring and miserable with each passing day.
Working under pressure, handling multiple assignments, rapidly changing conditions and meeting tight deadlines is what you need to do in order to earn a living. Very few handful of people manage stress and find their way with a slapdash buoyancy through chaotic situations… what about the remaining…? Well they are thriving on confusion, unable to finish things, overburden of family, checking out financial budgets and just then another whole bunch of problems confront you… its then obvious that the times are harsh, the need is dire and the agony countless…
Who is to be blamed for all this…?
Well, the Human Race… we have ourselves created this situation where the pressure to surpass others has outclassed the necessity of survival. Nowadays you see students are more bothered about their tuition works rather than going to school… The reverse does not happen….
People take to smoking for relaxation, contain psychedelic drugs. If you believe changing these stressful situations is irreversible then as Disraeli says, “ I totally disagree on every word you say but till your death I shall defend your right to say.”
Stressful situations just lead to mental tension, breakdown of the nervous system, disappointment and disorder… we have to just alter our lives a bit and wait and see how it blooms then….
We have to bring out something concrete from the ruins…
Well this is how to do it.
- Plan your schedule for everyday.
- Write it down on piece of paper or diary, which suits best.
- Allot time for particular project/work at hand excuse 15 minutes during beginning and ending for highs and lows if any.
- Think of five different ways in which you can fulfill your one project at hand including influence, contacts {if possible}, same applies to other areas of work of course…(choose the best road visualized.)
- Soak yourself in achieving that task and I tell you solemnly with utmost certainty you will get it.
You don’t need to have the makings of a winner. My friend this is for you commoners who think life’s a living hell and stress is the word to beat etc…
One thing is certain under high heaven if you think you can, it is certain that you will.
Basically if you think you can handle stressful situation and keep your unfinished work finished then 50% of your mind game is done rest 50% is left to you if you want to go the untrodden path to achieve the unimaginable dream.
I do understand we all face unsettling moments and we all have dreams that seem larger than life…have confidence in yourself with determination unmistakable, focus on the task at hand and all things will fall in its place.
Manage your stress level, do some recreation, infact be calm with your project at hand, answer the unanswered, complete the incomplete and only then should you call it day.
See then how the masters will look for you, public will applaud you and critics will praise you…
Wishing you moments of happy, soothing, relaxing days ahead…and many moments of successful endeavors,


Signing off,
Edmond Fernandes.