Stress and the Broken Computer Part 1 3/12/2010
March 12, 2010
Stress and the Broken Computer Part 1
Year Three
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13
HEALTHY AND THIN IN 2010
I sure hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather we had this week! When the weather gets warm don’t you think of all the outdoor activities in store for the Spring/Summer season? The picnics, traveling, lazy days sitting on the porch talking to neighbors, trips to the beach, mountains and pools!! I think eating healthy is easier in the spring/summer. We tend to look to the lighter side of the menu; Garden salads, veggies, fruits and pasta salads. I just enjoy these better in the warm weather than the cold weather.
Just a thought!!!! Our new challenge has begun and we are all at the cardio again! Burning all the calories we can. Good luck to everyone! However, we still need to be watching our calorie intake and making sure our menus are healthy and our food diaries complete!
I entitled this blog-STRESS. You have read my thoughts on stress before. However, it never ceases to amaze me how stress affects the body. I have been dealing with a computer issue since January 6, 2010. I purchased my computer in November 2008 at Circuit City before any mention was made of their closing. It is a HP Pavilion and top of the line. I also purchased a 24 month warranty. I had what I thought was a minor problem in January 2009 and took the computer into the store and the “Firedogs” (computer geeks) fixed the problem. Well, right after the first of 2010 I started receiving error messages almost continually. Then I received a pop up message that my Windows Vista might be counterfeit. I called HP and of course reached someone in India. We worked for days!! I erased my hard drive twice per HP’s instructions. I loaded the Recovery Disc at least a dozen times. I tapped, tapped, tapped F8, F9, F10, F11 until I thought I would scream. This was hours on the phone at all hours of the day and night. Finally after talking to at least 10 people in India and tapping my finger raw and loading and reloading disc, HP decided I needed to ship my computer to them for repairs. (to be continued-to long for one blog)
So I am beginning a six part blog on stress. I will share my continuing saga of the “BROKEN COMPUTER” and tips on dealing with stress. This will be a learning experience for me and I hope a help to others.
Stress management strategy #1: Avoid unnecessary stress
Not all stress can be avoided, and it’s not healthy to avoid a situation that needs to be addressed. You may be surprised, however, by the number of stressors in your life that you can eliminate.
Learn how to say “no” – Know your limits and stick to them. Whether in your personal or professional life, refuse to accept added responsibilities when you’re close to reaching them. Taking on more than you can handle is a surefire recipe for stress.
Avoid people who stress you out – If someone consistently causes stress in your life and you can’t turn the relationship around, limit the amount of time you spend with that person or end the relationship entirely.
Take control of your environment – If the evening news makes you anxious, turn the TV off. If traffic’s got you tense, take a longer but less-traveled route. If going to the market is an unpleasant chore, do your grocery shopping online.
Avoid hot-button topics – If you get upset over religion or politics, cross them off your conversation list. If you repeatedly argue about the same subject with the same people, stop bringing it up or excuse yourself when it’s the topic of discussion.
Pare down your to-do list – Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. If you’ve got too much on your plate, distinguish between the “shoulds” and the “musts.” Drop tasks that aren’t truly necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely.
I appreciate your reading all this, if you did and I hope that it is a help to you! I know my computer problem has been stressful but I had no idea what stress could do. I went to the doctor and my blood sugars are like a roller coaster, my blood pressure is up and I have an upper respiratory infection. According to the doctor the stress has worn my system down so that I could not fight off the onset of the infection. I think I am literally sick from dealing with two months of the most incompetent people I have ever dealt with!!! I would love to hear from you. Email me at healthierfaith@yahoo.com. Thank you for following along on my journey. I promise 2010 will be more interesting than 2009!!!!!!!!
Stress and the Broken Computer Part 1
Year Three
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13
HEALTHY AND THIN IN 2010
I sure hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather we had this week! When the weather gets warm don’t you think of all the outdoor activities in store for the Spring/Summer season? The picnics, traveling, lazy days sitting on the porch talking to neighbors, trips to the beach, mountains and pools!! I think eating healthy is easier in the spring/summer. We tend to look to the lighter side of the menu; Garden salads, veggies, fruits and pasta salads. I just enjoy these better in the warm weather than the cold weather.
Just a thought!!!! Our new challenge has begun and we are all at the cardio again! Burning all the calories we can. Good luck to everyone! However, we still need to be watching our calorie intake and making sure our menus are healthy and our food diaries complete!
I entitled this blog-STRESS. You have read my thoughts on stress before. However, it never ceases to amaze me how stress affects the body. I have been dealing with a computer issue since January 6, 2010. I purchased my computer in November 2008 at Circuit City before any mention was made of their closing. It is a HP Pavilion and top of the line. I also purchased a 24 month warranty. I had what I thought was a minor problem in January 2009 and took the computer into the store and the “Firedogs” (computer geeks) fixed the problem. Well, right after the first of 2010 I started receiving error messages almost continually. Then I received a pop up message that my Windows Vista might be counterfeit. I called HP and of course reached someone in India. We worked for days!! I erased my hard drive twice per HP’s instructions. I loaded the Recovery Disc at least a dozen times. I tapped, tapped, tapped F8, F9, F10, F11 until I thought I would scream. This was hours on the phone at all hours of the day and night. Finally after talking to at least 10 people in India and tapping my finger raw and loading and reloading disc, HP decided I needed to ship my computer to them for repairs. (to be continued-to long for one blog)
So I am beginning a six part blog on stress. I will share my continuing saga of the “BROKEN COMPUTER” and tips on dealing with stress. This will be a learning experience for me and I hope a help to others.
Stress management strategy #1: Avoid unnecessary stress
Not all stress can be avoided, and it’s not healthy to avoid a situation that needs to be addressed. You may be surprised, however, by the number of stressors in your life that you can eliminate.
Learn how to say “no” – Know your limits and stick to them. Whether in your personal or professional life, refuse to accept added responsibilities when you’re close to reaching them. Taking on more than you can handle is a surefire recipe for stress.
Avoid people who stress you out – If someone consistently causes stress in your life and you can’t turn the relationship around, limit the amount of time you spend with that person or end the relationship entirely.
Take control of your environment – If the evening news makes you anxious, turn the TV off. If traffic’s got you tense, take a longer but less-traveled route. If going to the market is an unpleasant chore, do your grocery shopping online.
Avoid hot-button topics – If you get upset over religion or politics, cross them off your conversation list. If you repeatedly argue about the same subject with the same people, stop bringing it up or excuse yourself when it’s the topic of discussion.
Pare down your to-do list – Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. If you’ve got too much on your plate, distinguish between the “shoulds” and the “musts.” Drop tasks that aren’t truly necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely.
I appreciate your reading all this, if you did and I hope that it is a help to you! I know my computer problem has been stressful but I had no idea what stress could do. I went to the doctor and my blood sugars are like a roller coaster, my blood pressure is up and I have an upper respiratory infection. According to the doctor the stress has worn my system down so that I could not fight off the onset of the infection. I think I am literally sick from dealing with two months of the most incompetent people I have ever dealt with!!! I would love to hear from you. Email me at healthierfaith@yahoo.com. Thank you for following along on my journey. I promise 2010 will be more interesting than 2009!!!!!!!!
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