Health and Stress
I’ve recently realized some things about how I deal with stress and how my body reacts to it. First off, I’ve been somewhat sick for the past week. I don’t have a very bad fever, feel dizzy, or have headaches. It’s mostly coughing and sneezing, especially at night when I’m trying to sleep. Lying back tends to cause saliva to push back on my throat, and maybe that’s contributing.
However, I think my immunity is just low. I’ve also been having poor sleep, waking up with an alarm when I used to wake naturally. April has been particularly stressful, affecting my Sleep schedule, mental health, and overall performance in life.
Acknowledging Stress
I’ve noticed my social interactions and performance during important activities, like job interviews, are not at their peak (Kinda struggling with socializing Stress is making me not wanna socialize). My mind struggles to focus, which I need to improve because I’ll need to concentrate intensely soon. There’s also this existential dread that comes with not being satisfied or present with my achievements. The meaninglessness of them. Which ties to knowing your Purpose and living a life aligned with it.
Coping with Challengese
I’ve identified a few things causing this stress, like being around a group of friends I don’t enjoy. Listening to their negative conversations while trying to work is mentally exhausting. I’ve started distancing myself from them, working on letting go of control, and focusing on myself. My expectations are what’s causing me to stress.
Personal Growth and Family Influence
I aspire to achieve more, fulfill my potential, and redefine my life’s Purpose since constant stress isn’t serving me well. I thought I wasn’t like my father, who’s often stressed, but I now see I inherit some of his flaws. It’s our duty to fix them for future generations. I believe growth mindset can transform inherited flaws and improve future iterations of ourselves. Although I don’t show it it express it outwardly, I’m extremely stressed, different perhaps from how my father handled stress.