Stress and A Mess

I recently had to deal with a wet carpet problem in my basement.  I couldn’t figure out where this water was coming and I knew I had to fix it or I was going to be running from the mold.  Thankfully we discovered that our furnace was having a hiccup with the drainage system and it was an easy fix.  Quite different from having to fork out thousands of dollars repairing the foundation, which was what we thought was causing the water to come up out of the ground. 

This got me thinking about how we deal with stress and our support systems.  Who do you have that can help you in a time of need?  A lot of people think that they have to be the ones handling everything.  But how does this affect you when you can’t share how you feel with a loved one or a co-worker?

Everyone needs supports in place in order to handle the situations that come about that exceed your stress threshold.  It doesn’t mean that you are weak or can’t deal with things.  Telling someone what you think about the problem actually helps alleviate some of the pressure you may be experiencing.  A loved one, friend, co-worker, or my favorite a coach, can help you figure out what you need to do to get a handle on the state of affairs. 

Stress is not the enemy.  It can help you realize your potential.  Having someone around that supports you when you need it is important in how you handle the situation.  Sure it can make you feel crazy sometimes but after it’s said and done, you can share with others that you survived to live another day.  Hopefully with a smile on your face.