Stress: Who Knew it Could be Good For You?

There are books, tapes, shows and countless other methods for reducing stress in your life. While stress can cause many problems, in moderation it can be very healthy. Matthias Schmelz, a self-made millionaire, knows this for a fact.

Thought of as primarily bad, stress is excellent for many things including keeping us on our toes, staying ahead of the competition, and looking for ways to improve ourselves. Cut out stress entirely, and you cut out an important tool for forging ahead in life.

“The successful need stress,” states Schmelz. It’s what keeps them going and makes them successful. They thrive on the energy stress creates. This doesn’t mean you should lead a life of constant turmoil. Meditating, praying, and taking time for yourself are important for health and well-being. But appreciating the vibe stress creates is important too.

Tips for successful stress management include:

1. -Becoming bigger than your problems. See your problems as challenges and respond to them quickly. Be optimistic, and if the challenge seems too large, break it down into smaller pieces.

2. -Reminding yourself that stress is also a reminder: that we’re alive. As Schmelz rightly points out, the only people who don‘t have problems are those six feet under the ground. Recognizing stress is a tool for forging ahead. The successful thrive on it. They appreciate it. And they face it head-on.

3. -Recognizing challenges as growth opportunities. If you experience challenges, then you are growing. Growing and responding to challenges can improve your business, leadership abilities, and get you closer to your life goals. Addressing challenges can also enhance your profile as you demonstrate your skills even under difficult circumstances.

4. -Using free time carefully. Stress often comes about because we manage our time poorly. By utilizing free time to achieve personal and professional goals, we’ll reduce the amount of bad stress we feel.

5. -Helping others. If you learn ways to embrace stress, show others how you did it. Not only will you improve your own stress management skills, but you’ll also improve your relationships with people.

Follow these steps for a better understanding of the benefits of stress. By utilizing these steps on a regular basis, you’ll feel more comfortable with the stress in your life. You’ll also be more adept at managing it. The successful use stress to their own advantage. Now you can too.
“Today is Your Opportunity to Rise Up and Live the Life You Choose!”
Lance Hood

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This was taken from an interview between Lance Hood from SuccessInsiders.com and Matthias Schmelz.