Stress and the Broken Computer Part 3 3/26/2010
March 26, 2010
Stress and the Broken Computer Part 3
Year Three
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13
HEALTHY AND THIN IN 2010
Since February 7, 2010 I have been trying to get the parts and technician to my home to fixed my computer. I have called the Circuit City Advantage people 9 times, been promised that parts would be shipped. I was sent parts from one tech service, Service Life, only to be asked to return them because another tech service, MPD, would be sending me parts to install. On March 10 my computer was still not working and I had no parts!!! I am absolutely so frustrated and down right mad I can’t hardly stand it! This has been the most stressful ordeal I have even encountered. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!!
After four part replacements, four technicians and an unbelievable number of phone calls to HP and Circuit City Advantage Warranty Service my computer was diagnosed as “UNREPAIRABLE” on Friday March 19, 2010. So now I am awaiting a new computer after three months of trying to get my 16 month old computer repaired.
These stress tips have helped me a lot and believe me they hit home so I thought I would continue to share them with you.
Stress management strategy #3:
Adapt to the stressor
If you can’t change the stressor, change yourself. You can adapt to stressful situations and regain your sense of control by changing your expectations and attitude.
Reframe problems.
Try to view stressful situations from a more positive perspective. Rather than fuming about a traffic jam, look at it as an opportunity to pause and regroup, listen to your favorite radio station, or enjoy some alone time.
Look at the big picture.
Take perspective of the stressful situation. Ask yourself how important it will be in the long run. Will it matter in a month? A year? Is it really worth getting upset over? If the answer is no, focus your time and energy elsewhere.
Adjust your standards.
Perfectionism is a major source of avoidable stress. Stop setting yourself up for failure by demanding perfection. Set reasonable standards for yourself and others, and learn to be okay with “good enough.”
Focus on the positive.
When stress is getting you down, take a moment to reflect on all the things you appreciate in your life, including your own positive qualities and gifts. This simple strategy can help you keep things in perspective.
Adjusting Your Attitude
How you think can have a profound affect on your emotional and physical well-being. Each time you think a negative thought about yourself, your body reacts as if it were in the throes of a tension-filled situation. If you see good things about yourself, you are more likely to feel good; the reverse is also true. Eliminate words such as "always," "never," "should," and "must." These are telltale marks of self-defeating thoughts.
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 3
Year Three
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13
HEALTHY AND THIN IN 2010
Since February 7, 2010 I have been trying to get the parts and technician to my home to fixed my computer. I have called the Circuit City Advantage people 9 times, been promised that parts would be shipped. I was sent parts from one tech service, Service Life, only to be asked to return them because another tech service, MPD, would be sending me parts to install. On March 10 my computer was still not working and I had no parts!!! I am absolutely so frustrated and down right mad I can’t hardly stand it! This has been the most stressful ordeal I have even encountered. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!!
After four part replacements, four technicians and an unbelievable number of phone calls to HP and Circuit City Advantage Warranty Service my computer was diagnosed as “UNREPAIRABLE” on Friday March 19, 2010. So now I am awaiting a new computer after three months of trying to get my 16 month old computer repaired.
These stress tips have helped me a lot and believe me they hit home so I thought I would continue to share them with you.
Stress management strategy #3:
Adapt to the stressor
If you can’t change the stressor, change yourself. You can adapt to stressful situations and regain your sense of control by changing your expectations and attitude.
Reframe problems.
Try to view stressful situations from a more positive perspective. Rather than fuming about a traffic jam, look at it as an opportunity to pause and regroup, listen to your favorite radio station, or enjoy some alone time.
Look at the big picture.
Take perspective of the stressful situation. Ask yourself how important it will be in the long run. Will it matter in a month? A year? Is it really worth getting upset over? If the answer is no, focus your time and energy elsewhere.
Adjust your standards.
Perfectionism is a major source of avoidable stress. Stop setting yourself up for failure by demanding perfection. Set reasonable standards for yourself and others, and learn to be okay with “good enough.”
Focus on the positive.
When stress is getting you down, take a moment to reflect on all the things you appreciate in your life, including your own positive qualities and gifts. This simple strategy can help you keep things in perspective.
Adjusting Your Attitude
How you think can have a profound affect on your emotional and physical well-being. Each time you think a negative thought about yourself, your body reacts as if it were in the throes of a tension-filled situation. If you see good things about yourself, you are more likely to feel good; the reverse is also true. Eliminate words such as "always," "never," "should," and "must." These are telltale marks of self-defeating thoughts.
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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