Children complain about the heavy pressure of studying and the overwhelming amount of homework; young adults complain about the stress of life and the suffocating workload; adults complain about the burden of mortgages and car loans, feeling that life is a constant struggle... Every stage of life comes with its own unique pressures. How can we learn to let go of these pressures?
What to do when you always feel overwhelmed by stress?
1. Handle Stress Calmly
When stress hits, it’s crucial to stay calm and composed. Don’t let yourself get trapped in a high-pressure state, constantly busy yet feeling down. Approach the situation objectively and focus on the essence of the matter. If you act rashly or impulsively, you’ll likely find that your handling of the situation was neither appropriate nor thorough. So, when any kind of pressure arises, face it with a calm mindset.
2. Learn to Release Stress
When stress comes, the first step is to learn how to release it. There are many ways to do this, such as talking to someone about your stress, going on a trip, exercising, or shopping. By engaging in activities that free your mind and body, you can disperse the pressure. Shifting your focus helps you avoid feeling trapped by stress, and giving yourself proper relaxation allows you to better face the challenges ahead.
3. Turn Stress into Motivation
Sometimes stress is like a spring—the stronger you push back, the weaker it becomes, and vice versa. When stress is unavoidable, the only option is to face it bravely. Learn to control stress instead of letting it control you. Transform stress into motivation, and when something becomes a driving force, you’ll find yourself persevering with a "can-do" spirit, like the legendary Foolish Old Man who moved mountains. Even when things get tough, you’ll push forward and overcome.
4. Accept Stress with an Open Mind
Some pressures weigh us down invisibly, making it hard to breathe, but we can’t escape them—we can only accept them quietly. In such moments, what we need is to embrace life’s pressures with an open mind. This is life—pressure is everywhere, and the only way is to continuously accept it and grow stronger. Sometimes, inner peace means saying, "No matter how hard the storm, I won’t be afraid."
5. Feel the True, Good, and Beautiful in Life
No matter how great the pressure, we must still learn to feel the true, good, and beautiful aspects of life. Take time to appreciate the good things around you and understand the essence of life. In the end, pressure isn’t as overwhelming as it seems. Once you’ve let go internally, you’ll face and accept stress with a strong and resilient mindset.
Everyone faces pressures in life, and different pressures test different aspects of our lives, leading to unique outcomes. So, when stress comes, approach it with a broad and positive mindset. Believe that you’ll grow stronger with each challenge and reap a bountiful harvest along the way.
