#stressors

[deliciouskeys]

My mom broke both arms this week from a very bad, dangerous fall. Firstly, I was disturbed by how much worse it could have played out. It's not an exaggeration to say she could have become paralyzed or worse. And it happened in a mundane way doing a household chore in the yard. But yes climbing up on something unsteady.

Secondly, I started wondering... what will I be doing if that happens to me (if not now, then let's say in 20 years when I'm her age). My parents' relationship is far from perfect (they're my first enemy ship I guess), but my dad is taking care of her right now in ways that make me cringe to even think about ever needing in my lifetime. And she has a son living close by who took her to the ER and sat with her through the ordeal of waiting for four hours in horrible pain and then her having her bones reset.

Idk. It just burst my flimsy illusion that "I... don't... need... anyone!" An accident like that could happen to anyone. But... I also just cannot face getting into the dating scene again on the off chance I find someone who will feed and shower me if I become disabled.

It was also the first time I looked up "meal delivery services" and it was basically for elderly people who can't take care of themselves anymore, and it was like a glimpse into my future, probably throwing money at the problem of caring for aging parents from afar, since I don't live close to them.

[wanderingmind867]

I wanted to read more at school today, but school was so rough today that I couldn't do it. To paraphrase some of the texts I wrote earlier today: In period 1, they asked me to bring in a charging cord for my phone so that I could transfer stuff on my phone onto the computer. We never got the cord to work, but the EA insisted we try to get my internet to work at school (since she felt it's important to have for times like these).

In a word: catastrophe. Now I can access internet at school, which means more distractions and problems. I want to get rid of the internet at school now, because I don't think it was helping me to do the stuff I needed to do in period one. And now it's distracting me from reading my book. So I'm just…so upset and stressed. I hate this so much. A complete and total disaster, that's how today feels. Especially since it was pouring rain when I first came into school today, and then it only got worse with the period one problems from there.

I didn't end up reading until 12:50 pm! 12:50! That's when the day's nearly all over! I 100% blame the stupid school internet connection for making my attention span get so horrible today. I also want to throw some blame at my anger and stress levels. Because I was pretty stressed by everything today (starting with the phone internet connection and the cord not connecting to the desktop). Just everything was working against me. And that's infuriating! Since I only ever read my physical books at school, all these distractions only served to irritate me and stress me out beyond all belief. And that messed with my attention span, leading to me not reading until 12:50! I hate this…

[1introvertedsage]

Seek only light and freedom and do not immerse yourself too deeply in the worldly mire. ~Vincent Van Gogh~

The world is a stressful place. Taking space for yourself is critical. Don't let the ugliness of the world dim your light.

[teamstandonit]

Boy dont i know, ugh...

[lycorogue]

Latest Writing Blog Post is Live: October 2024

Shhhhh.... nevermind that it's mid-November....

Tis story time, children!

Let's Talk Stories

Est. Read Time: 60min

Is it a wonder that this update took me about 3 weeks to write? 😅 [sweat emoji]

This update, I talk about:

The stressors (and my sister's wedding!!!) that caused the update delay in the first place

My drive to get back into working on my story Seduce With Caution

My excitement about @zenmisery writing fic again

The world build and character arcs my playgroup created for our World Wide Wrestling campaign (I go on extensively about this...)

The evolution of my D&D cleric Aubrianne from naive Luisa Madrigal-inspired beefcake to exhausted Mom Friend/Cat Herder.

The five new manhwas I started reading on Webtoon - Marry My Husband - The Duke's Cursed Charm - Office Romance From Hell - Dark Water - Seabird and the Wolf

Updated story stats for the 3 fics I've written this year. How are they still doing numbers!? - You Pretended Not To Care >> (the Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story fandom) - I Think I Like You (Maybe More Than I Should) >> (the Miraculous Ladybug fandom) - Scott's List Item >> (the Hailey's On It! fandom)

(also, yes, I have already started working on my "actual" November update...)

[heyitstinval]

Human Relation: Reducing Stress

How to cope with stressor?

The four As gives us four choices for dealing with a stressor:

Avoid the stressor. We can try to avoid situations that stress us out.

Alter the stressor. Another option in dealing with stress is to try to alter it, if you can't avoid it.

Adapt to the stressor. If you are unable to avoid or change the stressor, getting comfortable with the stressor is a way to handle it.

Accept the stressor. Some stressors are unavoidable. We all have to go to work and manage our home life. So, learning to handle the things we cannot change by forgiving, developing tolerances, and letting going of those things we cannot control is also a way to deal with a stressor.

[georgiasedify]

Emotional intelligence (EQ)

Emotional intelligence steps, techniques Please add Georgia's Edify to your social media. Don't forget to follow, subscribe, like, and share. Thanks.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, use and manage your own emotions in positive ways. These ways help relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict. It involves being aware of emotions in oneself and others and using this awareness to guide thinking and behavior. Self-awareness – is Recognizing and understanding your…

[rebuildingrob]

Thoughts that keep me up at night

Daily writing promptWhat are you most worried about for the future?View all responses Here’s an uplifting prompt for a Monday! My biggest immediate worry is a 2024 presidential election. It’s been so time and time again, but I don’t think it’s any exaggeration that the very future of America’s democracy may be at stake this November. i’m worried, because I am not certain that Joe Biden will…

[larryhappiday]

ADVICE: Coping With Stressors

Discover effective strategies to manage and reduce stress in your life. Learn practical tips for dealing with everyday stressors, fostering resilience, and promoting your mental and physical well-being. Find the tools you need to regain control and live a more balanced, stress-free life. Life is full of stress. Some scholars believe that stress itself is good for humans to thrive. Unfortunately,…

[wanderingmind867]

My stomach issues could be coming from my constant stress, I guess. But if so, I don't know how to fix that. I'm pretty much stressed once a day (if not way more). Minor things and major things alike make me feel super worked up and stressed. I'm only 19, but you'd probably never know just by my stress levels. I don't see this getting better with age, either. I definitely worry I'll end up giving myself a heart attack or something one day. That's said mostly in jest, but there is a bit of real fear there. But I think it's an understandable fear, at least.

[chiefadamthegreat]

Problems are addon stressors that hitcha

Problems are addon Stressors and hitcha when least expected. Yes, me when unwanted problems and issues popup. Which are one of the many stressors and certain situations that like it or not, you just have to face. They come out of the thin air, and when least expected. And that’s exactly what happened to me! for days prior to, I’ve already been feeling quite a bit off and then. I woke up and…

[howdoesone]

How does one seek support from friends and family to alleviate stress?

Stress can be a debilitating force that affects every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s due to work, relationships, or other life events, stress can make it difficult to function and achieve our goals. One of the most effective ways to alleviate stress is to seek support from friends and family. In this article, we’ll explore how you can reach out to your loved ones to help manage your stress…

[victorymentality]

Push Out The STRESS Now B4 It'll Kill You

Strategies to deal with Stress, no matter your stressors. Stress! Some common physical and mental health issues such as headaches, neck and back pains, sleeping disorders, anxiety, obesity, diabetes, depression, immune system suppression among others are said to be associated with stress. All challenges or threats to individuals’ total freedom (such situations is known as “the…

[ramyeongif]

There must be other people out there who love to talk but who love to talk only by text rather than through their mouthhole, right?

lucy dan / still trying to build that community myself bc I haven't been able to find something similar

[lycorogue]

Latest Writing Blog Post is Live: September 2024

Surprise! My blog still lives! I may have missed July & August, but I'm back with a (belated) September update! Huzzah!

Welcome to Forty, I Guess?

Est. Read Time: 30min

As I try to recap the mild chaos that has been my 40s thus far, I talk about:

My week vacation from work

My birthday

My trip to see my first Broadway show

General burnout

Lack of writing motivation

A new RPG Hubby and I started up