When I find myself angry at the world due to contact with some despicable person, I remind myself about all the good people in the world. Stay away from the nay Sayers and those who are too narcissistic to think of anyone else but themselves.

Express your emotional reactions honestly so you can effectively deal with what's bothering you.

Laugh more: Did you know that children laugh about 400 times a day, but adults only about 25 times. Instead of bristling at life's annoyances, try to view them as amusing. Look for humor in difficult circumstances. Try to avoid sarcasm, jibes or laughter at others expense. Laughing at yourself (especially your pessimism) is great too. Laughter is truly good medicine.

Research has shown laughter can:

Ø Improve your mood Ø Lower your blood pressure Ø Reduce stress Ø Boost your immune system Ø Help you relax and feel good. Ø Release endorphins Ø Improve breathing Ø Reduce anxiety Ø Relieve pain Ø Help protect against heart disease

Identifying And Living Your Basic Values And Principles

We all need basic principles and beliefs to live by. Take the time to think about your own basic beliefs about the bigger questions such as why are we here? What is the purpose and meaning in life? What are the things that are most important to you in your life? Persons who have these basics as a cornerstone are more able to deal with stressful events. It is important that our lives and behavior reflect these principles.

Values are beliefs we have about what is worthwhile. Values are part of us and affect our choices and beliefs. Our values come from our life experiences and our family. Children learn values from those closest to them. We base our important life decisions on our values (sometimes unknowingly.) When we act in ways that are not consistent with our values, we feel uneasy, guilty and stressed. The more our decisions and actions are consistent with our values, the calmer and more confident we will feel.

Some examples of values are:

Ø Individuality Ø Equality Ø Honesty Ø Helping others Ø Responsibility Ø Independence Ø Perseverance Ø Dependability

Get A Little Help From Your Real Friends

Sometimes we are not sure who our real friends are. Many of us have lots of acquaintances but are they friends? Good friends are not easy to come by. Making them takes time and effort, but it is worth it!

Friends are those people who want what’s best for us, and will be honest with us even when it is uncomfortable. Family can be helpful, but sometimes they may also be a source of conflict and stress. Friends can be chosen. Look for friends with similar beliefs, and values. Stay away from pessimists!

Once we know who our friends really are, we need to be able to tell them when we are in trouble and ask them for help.

The amount of contact we need with others may fluctuate from time to time and according to our individual personalities. Some people seem to have difficulty being alone, while others enjoy lots of solitude. It is important to know what works best for you and try to make it happen.

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