This is one thing that seems to be part of our lives every single day. Some days are better than others and some days it seems that stress consumes us. Other days I seem to have a much better handle on it. These better days seem to me upon reflection are days that I am mindful of what’s causing the stress. I feel that taking the time to really understand what is causing the stress is the first step in managing the solution.
Recently I have been plagued by a tremendous amount of stress. I had a pretty good idea what the main cause was but I couldn’t find a suitable solution until recently. The decision I made is going to be a significant departure from what I know but not so different from where I came from. However it is the right decision as it is what I truly want and by going down this path will bring me a renewed sense of happiness that I have not experienced for a long time. There will no doubt be new sources of stress in my life and I will always have to address them and deal with them as soon as they come. Being mindful of the causes will allow me to always address this stress head on and as soon as possible.
I am very excited for the future and I am looking forward to the new challenges that are going to come my way, always.
Ian Repay
Student of
Stony Plain, Alberta
