{"id":1618,"date":"2020-11-04T19:00:52","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T19:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innapost.com\/?p=1618"},"modified":"2022-09-25T06:26:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T06:26:49","slug":"handling-the-stress-of-uncertainty%ef%bf%bc%ef%bf%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innapost.com\/handling-the-stress-of-uncertainty%ef%bf%bc%ef%bf%bc\/","title":{"rendered":"Handling the Stress of Uncertainty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"viewer-br8gm\">Managing our stress is always challenging, but it is especially difficult in the face of uncertainty. Not only does stress debilitate a person, leaving them susceptible to physical illness, but it has also been found to be positively related to the severity of chronic illness. So, while we await the results of an unprecedented election amid the greatest public health crisis of our generation, we must not let stress overwhelm us. Now more than ever, we need to face it head-on. Here are some tips to help you take control of your stress during this uncertain time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Try to reframe stressful situations in positive ways.<\/em><\/strong> If you are facing day after day of Zoom meetings, look at it as an opportunity to strengthen your virtual communication skills. If you\u2019re glued to the news, pay attention to the smaller changes happening in your community. Look at the bigger picture and be curious about what new opportunities you can find as we move forward.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Check in<\/em><\/strong> on family, friends, and colleagues to offer your support. While we are all going through this uncertainty together, make yourself useful by helping others. The election will drag on, so let\u2019s concentrate on maintaining our relationships and remember we all have to live together no matter what the outcome is. Don\u2019t be afraid to voice your opinion, but at the same time, don\u2019t feel compelled to demonize people on the other side. A pluralism of opinions will ultimately make us stronger.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Alternate between times of intense work and total<\/em><\/strong> relaxation. Switching between stress and rest is what gives you results and progress. Just like when you exercise in the gym, you won&#8217;t build muscle if your weights are too light. If they\u2019re too heavy, you won\u2019t be able to lift them (or worse, you can hurt yourself!). Schedule time throughout the day to switch your activity or do nothing, even if it\u2019s just 15-minute breaks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"viewer-dpcab\">Most importantly, don\u2019t necessarily perceive stress to be your enemy. We\u2019re talking about managing stress, not getting rid of it completely! Feeling stressed helps us build our resilience \u201cmuscles.\u201d Instead of skipping the gym altogether, do a set of heavy exercises, and then take a rest to let your intellectual muscles recuperate. The challenge is to get back up and face the stressful situation again after that. By keeping a good balance, you\u2019ll stay strong and resilient through any challenge that comes your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featured Image \u00a9 iStock by Getty Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing our stress is always challenging, but it is especially difficult in the face of uncertainty. Not only does stress debilitate a person, leaving them susceptible to physical illness, but it has also been found to be positively related to the severity of chronic illness. 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