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Stress management: an important topic in business.<\/p>\n

I’m stressed. Stressed because I’m 2<\/del> 3 4<\/del> 5 weeks late to deliver this article (and a few other files ;-))! Missing a deadline is not my style… What makes us put ourselves in a state of stress for a pressure that we (often) put on ourselves? I have reasons, of course, and those reasons stress me out in addition to creating stress on other aspects of my life. Hello vicious circle.<\/del> <\/p>\n

Stress management is important. So, I decided to read up on stress, in order to understand this bug <\/em>and especially to be able to better manage it. I had in my library: “For the Love of Stress” by Sonia Lupien, a Ph.D. stress specialist. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If we know (and recognize) stress, we can tame it. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In short, exactly what I needed! <\/span>Here’s what would cause stress: <\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
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  1. The impression of not being in control of the situation. (C) <\/li>\n
  2. The situation is unforeseen or unforeseeable. (I) <\/li>\n
  3. The situation is new. (N) <\/li>\n
  4. The situation can threaten your ego, your image, your reputation. (E) <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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    The four factors are not necessarily involved every time, and there is at least one. Can all stressful situations be avoided? No, you can’t eradicate stress, and you shouldn’t because stress is positive and allows you to react<\/strong>. Think of all the times your reflexes saved you from an accident, for example. At the same time, stress can become negative. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Being able to manage stress will prevent you from being impatient with your loved ones, having insomnia or<\/strong> experiencing physical discomfort.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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    So, if we can’t eliminate it, we still have to know how to manage it. Inspired by what Ms. Lupien offers, here are 4 steps<\/strong> to learn how to manage your stress:<\/span> <\/p>\n


    1. Recognize what stresses us out<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Stress management starts with awareness. Recognize what stresses us out. First, ask yourself this question: what or who do you talk to your loved ones about the most? Your job? A colleague? Your love situation? <\/p>\n


    2. Deconstructing the situation to better rebuild it from a new angle<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Then, deconstruct the situation:<\/p>\n