Give pressure an outlet

Author: McGillis
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Treating yourself and others kindly is a realm of life. Don't believe life is perfect or free of pressure. Don't see every setback as a sign of impending disaster; otherwise, you're just piling on more stress and disappointment. Pressure: A Way Out tells you not to negotiate with life but to accept its ups and downs with elegance and humor, creating different hues for life. Don't hand over tomorrow to pressure. When the alarm rings, you don't dare open your eyes to face the sunrise but instead tightly cover your head with the blanket, because amidst the towering skyscrapers and the crowded, shoulder-to-shoulder pedestrians, you feel the pressure of being crushed; dealing with exams, employment, marriage, and financial crises leaves you overwhelmed with pressure. Everywhere you turn, pressure fills your life with fear.
Pressure is the psychological response of a person to external factors. External environmental influences affect the intensity of pressure—good environments lead to less pressure, while poor environments result in more. The ability to cope with pressure also determines its intensity, but more importantly is the method of dealing with it. Some people are wise because they turn pressure into motivation—they use the best method to give pressure an outlet.
The chirping of birds, the shimmering water, and the twinkling night sky of nature can melt your fatigue. A friend's heartfelt words are a magic cure for pressure, directly addressing the root of the problem. Everything is in place, but you are the driving force. Only you can bring you happiness. Remember that you are "loved" and strive to move beyond a narrow self-centeredness. Draw nourishment from the outside world and greet the dawn with abundant energy and a clear mind. Don't hand over tomorrow to pressure—she belongs to you!