Stress can cause us to want to give up, especially when it's caused by things going wrong. Take a few minutes to ease your stress: listen to music, read, walk, just relax. When you have less stress, it's easier to make good decisions.
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I agree. I need to remember to do those things instead of allowing stress to consume me.
2BDYNAMIC7/15/2012 12:45:00 PM
I love your posts! ... Sometimes I just sit quietly, when tired etc. and 'count my blessings' ..... and think of what IS going well ........ and don't focus on what is not! ... You are a blessing ........... :)
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