The positive moments within stress, even when stress is intense, people can also feel:
- happiness,
- love,
- appreciation and,
- compassion.
These positive moments are often fleeting, but they are very important as they are a “breather” from stress. These positive moments can help motivate us and keep us going by reminding us of what matters. Importantly, they help to look after our body when it is under stress for a long time.
It is helpful to have some strategies to provide respite, renew purpose, and restore your energy. It can be easy to become run down by the strain of caring.
Sometimes self care isn’t enough. Sometimes we may be experiencing more than stress. Click here to do a quick check of you how well you may be coping with the stress.
It’s important to remember that positive moments and positive emotions are part of experiencing stress. Although this may sound strange, a lot of research supports this experience. Take advantage of those positive moments. They can help keep you focused on what matters, and sustain you when things are especially difficult.
Know what creates positive moments for you. The next article has five strategies that may help you to make the most of the positive moments. You may have others that work for you so perhaps jot them down in your notebook. In the heat of the moment, when stress feels high, we don’t always think clearly. Having ideas written down can help when your thinking is not at its best.