5 Stress Effects On Your Brain

How can you cut stress?

Here are 6 steps:

1.    Grab your journal

2.    Start by writing down everything that’s currently making you stressed.

For example you could write:
→    I’m worried about my job security
→    I feel pressure due to upcoming deadlines at work
→    I feel bad about what a friend of mine thinks about me

Just write from the gut — no judgment.
A single phrase is enough for now.

3.    Now let’s go deeper.
For each thing you wrote, describe in detail what you feel.
This will help you figure out the root of your stress.

For example, let’s imagine you wrote this:
→    I’m worried about my job security

Well, your description could be:
→    I’m worried about that because the company I’m working for is not doing great.
→    The company operates in a declining industry.
→    They’ve recently laid off 50 people
→    And my job risks being replaced by AI.
Okay?
Remember: be as specific as possible.

4.    Now that you wrote a ‘rational’ description, let’s delve into the emotional part.
Continue writing by expressing your emotions and feelings.

Ask yourself:
→    What emotions and feelings am I experiencing because of this thing?
For example:
→    I feel anxious
→    I doubt my abilities
→    I feel overwhelmed
→    I think I’m not enough
5.    Okay, now the ‘problem’ is clear, right?
So let’s reflect on solutions.

Look at your list of things that make you stressed and do this:
→    Identify potential solutions

“Uhm, what do you mean by potential solutions?”

I mean this:
→    Decide what action steps you can take to improve each of those things.

For example, let’s imagine again you wrote this:
→    I’m worried about my job security

Well, some potential solutions could be:
→    Start learning Data Science because you love it and think it will help you find a better job.
→    Bringing value on LinkedIn through qualitative content so you can differentiate yourself and attract the attention of HRs.

Okay? Are you with me?
You just need to write down potential solutions.

6.    After doing that, express gratitude.
“Gratitude? Are you serious?”

Well, I don’t know you personally, but one thing I’m sure of:
→    If you’re reading these words, it means you’ve internet access.

Do you know there are people who don’t have internet?
So, end by writing three things you’re grateful for, despite everything.

For example:
→    Thanks for having so many free resources for study.
→    Thanks for living in a country where the Internet is available
→    Thanks for having the opportunity to share my experience on LinkedIn.