The Stress Triangle
 
The Stress Triangle

As an individual functioning in the world, you can have only three kinds of
problems: problems with yourself, problems with your relation to objects, and
problems with your relation to other people. Problems with yourself may loosely
be described as problems with your health; problems with your relation to
objects may loosely be described as problems with your wealth; and problems
with your relation to other people may loosely be described as problems with
your relationships.

Health, wealth, and relationships -- the big three. These three spheres of your
life form a triangle in which stress can develop at any time. Mastery of your
three spheres results in a substantial decrease in the stress you experience on
a daily basis.

Ideally, you should always be working on some area of improvement in each of
your three spheres. Humans, by nature, are most happy when they are growing,
not when they are stagnant. As long as you feel that you are growing in each of
your three spheres, happiness is always yours for the taking.

Balance is the key here. If you focus too much on one sphere to the detriment
of the other two spheres, you will most probably invite stressors in those two
spheres of your life. There are plenty of instances from everyday life that
attest to this fact: the workaholic who has no time for his family and loved
ones and who develops ulcers and other health conditions through neglect of his
physical health; the fitness fanatic who is so fixated on running the extra
mile or lifting the extra kilogram or admiring his physique in the mirror that
his relationships go down the toilet and who just scrapes by on his income; and
the romantic husband who is not making enough money to deal with the many
factors involved in owning a home or raising kids and who dies at an early age
from heart disease. Although these are all extreme examples, the point is that
you need to strive for balanced progress in the three facets of your life.

You can never eliminate stressors entirely from your life, but by mastering
your stress triangle, you can dramatically reduce both the frequency and the
severity of stressors.

Health is holistic health: the health of your body, mind, emotions, and, if you
are spiritually inclined, your spirit. Again, balance is the key, since you are
unlikely going to find much happiness in life if your body is fighting fit,
your mind is sharp, but you have the emotional maturity of a three-year-old
kid and throw temper tantrums by the hour. Nor would it be wise to focus on the
development of your spirit at the expense of your body, as many ascetics are
wont to do. There is no need to dwell on the specifics of health, for the way
to healthy living is now a matter of common sense.

Wealth is all about financial security, having enough money to satisfy your
needs and wants and then some. You should try to gain a basic understanding of
economics, finance, and the markets. There are many good guides out there for
starting out on the path to financial freedom. Beware of get-rich-quick
schemes. On the other hand, do not be too quick to dismiss opportunities that
may seem to go against the grain of conventional practice. Thinking like the
herd will keep you in the herd. If you are currently doing underpaid grunt
work, make it a goal to become self-employed and independent, the captain of
your own ship. Consider taking part-time or evening courses to gain additional
qualifications in whatever fields interest you. Never settle for less than you
feel you deserve. Do not make the mistake of thinking that you and your current
job are welded together like inseparable Siamese twins.

Relationships require constant nurturing. Love dies and fights occur when the
initial sparks have died as a result of gross neglect. Always be on the lookout
for new adventures that you and your partner can participate in together. Do
not take your friends for granted. Be open to meeting new people at all times.
Work on your communication skills, your listening skills, and your overall
people skills. Take a look along the psychology aisle at your local bookstore
for books about developing interpersonal skills. Learn to express yourself.

What we have termed the stress triangle can be termed the life triangle. What
is the state of your triangle?

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An Anti-Stress Grab Bag

Are Eustressed Out Lately?

Be Your Own Stress Therapist

Creating a Stress-Free Workplace

Dealing with Stress at the Computer I

Dealing with Stress at the Computer II

Dealing with Stress at the Computer III

Dealing with Stress at the Computer IV

Dealing with Stress at the Computer V

Express Your Stress

Improving Your Sleep to Fight Stress

Kick Stress in the Butt

Managing Your Stress

Meditation Is Not Just for Hippies

Overcoming Procrastination and Its Stress

Preparing for Stressors

Simplify Your Life

Speed Reading to Combat Stress

The Basics of a Stress-Free Diet

The Biology of the Stress Response

The Easy Way to Ace Exams

The Stress Triangle

Treat Yourself to a Massage

What Philosophers Tell Us About Stress

What the Net Offers for Stress Relief

 

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