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Everybody
deals with stress and anxiety, however some people sometimes take
it out on their pets. Instead of taking your problems and frustrations
out on your pets or other animals, here is a list of techniques
that a person can use to help manage their stress, anxieties, and
fears.
When
facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot
of anxiety, the first thing you can do is to break the task into
a series of smaller steps. Completing these smaller tasks one at
a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances
of success. This is a lot better then abusing your dog or cat because
you feel overwhelmed. Remember it is not your pets' fault.
Sometimes,
we get stressed when everything happens all at once. Instead of
taking it out on your pets, a person should take a deep breathe
and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get your mind
off of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some music,
read the newspaper or do an activity that will give them a fresh
perspective on things. This mental timeout can help you refocus
on your current situation.
In
dealing with your anxieties, a person should learn to take it one
day at a time. Instead of focusing on exaggerated assumptions that
may or may not happen, focus on the present and take it one day
at a time.
Sometimes,
it helps to be able to talk to someone about our stressful situations.
Talking to a trusted friend, counselor, or clergyman can not only
make us feel better, but they might be able to give you additional
advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem. This
is a lot more effective than yelling at your dog or cat.
It
is not easy to deal with our stressful problems, however taking
our frustrations out on your pets will not make the problem go away.
When things are not going right, try to remember to treat your pet
as the way you would want to be treated.
©
Stan Popovich ˆ All Rights Reserved
Stanley
Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear
Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods" -
an easy to read book on how to manage your persistent fears and
anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.trebleheartbooks.com/mvStanPopovich.html
For
free articles on managing fear please go to: http://www.managingfear.com/
—Stanley
Popovich can be reached at lonestar_9780@yahoo.com
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