{"id":40,"date":"2010-06-10T13:17:51","date_gmt":"2010-06-10T18:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wholeperson.com\/wordpress\/?p=40"},"modified":"2023-04-27T09:21:56","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T15:21:56","slug":"are-you-in-love-with-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/blog\/are-you-in-love-with-stress","title":{"rendered":"Are You in Love with Stress?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stressed Out and Like It?
\nBy Leigh Anne Jasheway<\/a><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s tough not to be overstressed these days. With all the roles we play every day \u2013 parent, employee, caregiver, interior decorator, organizational expert, chauffeur, medical consultant, CEO of everything \u2013 it\u2019s only logical that we\u2019d feel overworked and overwhelmed most of the time.<\/p>\n

Have you ever thought about the possibility that you might actually like being stressed out?\u00a0 That in fact, you might get the same kind of giddy high from having too much to do that you get when you fall IN LOVE?\u00a0 There\u2019s a bumper sticker that would be funnier if it weren\u2019t so true for so many of us: \u201cDon\u2019t tell me to relax \u2013 stress is the glue that holds my life together.\u201d\u00a0 If you\u2019re measuring your value and purpose by a full calendar or the fact that your cell phone never stops ringing, you\u2019ve formed an unhealthy love relationship with your stress. Take this quiz to see how in love you are with the stressors in your life.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When it comes to multitasking, do you:
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Try to never do more than one or two things at a time.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Juggle as much as you need to in order to make it through your day.
\nc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hope it becomes an Olympic event because you know you\u2019re a shoo-in for
\nthe gold medal.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When you open your calendar, which of the following would make you feel best?
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lots of blank space.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A good balance of scheduled and unscheduled time.
\nc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 So many scheduled activities you need a magnifying glass to be able to read what\u2019s there.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Speaking of blank space in your organizer, if you had a full day open, what
\nwould be your first thought?
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I wonder if I have time to go to the gym.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What have I forgotten?
\nc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019d better scribble something down in case anyone peeks inside so they\u2019ll
\nsee how busy I really am.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When someone asks you to do something for them and you really are too busy, do
\nyou:
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thank them for asking and turn them down nicely.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree to help out this once, but chide yourself for caving in.
\nc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Say \u201cI\u2019m really overbooked, but I\u2019ll try to squeeze you in,\u201d then make a point of showing them how crowded your calendar is.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As you go through your day which of the following phrases is most likely to run
\nthrough your head?
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wow, this is fun!
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Slow down, you move too fast!
\nc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I feel the need for speed!<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When a friend or co-worker tells you how busy she is lately, what would be your
\nfirst response?
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Helpfully suggesting she take some time off.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saying you know how she feels.
\nc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One-upping her with anecdotes about your even-busier life.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If you were stuck at the airport for an extra hour, would you be most likely to:
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Enjoy a conversation with a stranger.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Call and check on the office, then if there\u2019s time, your family.
\nc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pull out your laptop and happily disappear into your own little world.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When your kids see you at the end of the day, do they:
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excitedly tell you about their day.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Give you a few minutes to yourself.
\nc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Avoid you like you\u2019re a low-fat snack food item.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Which cartoon character best reflects your life?
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sleeping Beauty \u2013 I know the importance of rest and rejuvenation.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Snow White \u2013 I\u2019d really like to delegate things to the dwarfs, but I usually
\nend up doing everything myself.
\nc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Tasmanian Devil \u2013 I\u2019m more comfortable spinning around as fast as
\npossible.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When you lie in bed at night right before falling asleep, do you:
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Give thanks for all the wonderful people and things in your life.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plan out your next day.
\nc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lie awake restlessly, looking forward to the next day so you can get back
\nto being busy again. After all, sleep is for sissies!<\/p>\n

SCORING:\u00a0 Give yourself one point for every \u201ca\u201d answer, two for every \u201cb,\u201d and three for every \u201cc\u201d.<\/p>\n

1-10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You\u2019ve got a healthy relationship with stress and busyness. You understand that there is more to life than increasing its speed and that your family doesn\u2019t come with a rewind button.<\/p>\n

11-20\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Although you think you\u2019ve got a handle on things, when the chips are down, you tend to \u201cJust say yes\u201d to stress. Follow some of the tips below to make sure you keep things under control.<\/p>\n

21-30\u00a0\u00a0 You\u2019re not just over-stressed, you\u2019re in love with the feeling it gives you. Being crazy busy gives you a sense of power and makes you feel better than your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. But your body and mind (not to mention your family and friends) are probably already suffering the consequences of your choices. You should pay attention to every tip listed below to try to end your relationship stress.<\/p>\n

Read about\u00a0Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant!<\/a><\/p>\n

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