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Scientists have quantified stress using a point system in the Holmes-Rahe Social Readjustment Scale. Using the scale, the most stressful live event is the death of a spouse at 100. Next is divorce at 73, marital separation at 65, jail sentence at 63, death of a loved family member at 63 and injury or sickness 1t 53. Interestingly, happy events like marriage can also rank high on this scale.

While it’s not feasible to measure our stress level every time we encounter stress, we could learn something by looking at the scale. You might not want to simultaneously commit yourself to two high stress events at the same time such as divorce and buying a new house. Or wait some time after getting married to get a new job. Being aware of what events bring high stress can help you plan with awareness so you don’t get overwhelmed.

A therapeutic activity is to write down a list of stressful events and post it where your whole family can see it. It will be a constant reminder of what you’ll be facing. This will also have a calming effect in times of great anguish and torment. Families will realize that the event is something all families must face somewhere along the line.

Try to talk to someone close about your feelings regarding the stressful event. It can be your mate, your friend or religious counselor. If you feel that there’s no one close to talk to you can try asking your physician for guidance on finding a good therapist. Talking about your innermost feelings will help the healing process, and help you handle stress better.

Why not try to put down your feelings in writing? Start a diary or journal and make a commitment to write down your worries, stresses and problems you’re facing. It’s a rejuvenating feeling and can help you solve problems too. Find ways to temporarily reduce the stress you’re facing now, it may be taking a hot bath or reorganizing your personal files. Find out more about techniques that’ll help you minimize the stresses in your life – that everything can be managed and life does not end, when you’re facing life’s stressful events.

Now that you’re familiar with the stress scale, let’s form a more pro-active approach. For starters, if your marriage is not improving with counseling, perhaps it’s time to consider preparing for divorce. Also, if your father is in the hospital and suffering from a major illness, try your best to do all you can for him before he dies. What you’re doing here is preparing for catastrophe. While it’s stressful to think about such calamities, it can also help you handle life’s traumatic events.

Another important strategy is to simply “take it slow.” Don’t hurry when making major life decisions, particularly when you are faced with a crisis. Recognize that most things in life do not require instantaneous decisions. You have the luxury of time, so use it to your full advantage. In the end, you’ll be happy that you’ve taken the time to think things through, rather than making rash decisions. If you’re in a “calm mode,” you’ll also be better able to handle the stress of difficult situations.

Rene Lacapeis a professional health worker who has been handling stress management for young and old alike. There are different ways to handle people and he knows how the system works very well. Call on him now so that you may be helped soon.

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