This piece is especially good advice.
A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired, “How heavy is this glass of water?”
Answers called out ranged from 8 oz to 20 oz.
She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.”
She continued, ” The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for…
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Thank you for reblogging my post.
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You’re quite welcome Carole. It’s a great post. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Wonderful new way to look at it!
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Thanks Dr. Shinde. I thought so also. That was why I reblogged it. I’ve found some excellent information in the blogs I’ve read. I’m so pleased you liked it. — Suzanne
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Thanks for sharing this, Susan. It’s just what I need at this very minute.
Lily
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You’re welcome, Lily. I thought it would be helpful to many people when I reblogged it. 🙂 — Suzanne
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