John 16:33, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world..”
In this modern society, many people have difficult on dealing with their own pressures. Therefore, learning how to lessen the pressure has become an important issue. With the right method to lessen your pressure, you will be more efficient in your work or whatever things you are engaged in.
Thlip´sis
Compression, especially external cause.
Constraining influence oppressive condition of physical, mental, social, or economic distress
In Life: 2 Corinthians (thlipsis = pressure)
· 1:4 Tribulation = Generic troubles
· 1:8 Trouble = Persecution
· 2:4 Affliction = Caring
· 4:17 Affliction = Aging; passage of time
· 6:4 Tribulations = Ministry life in general
· 7:4 Tribulation = Present, specific difficulties
· 8:2 Affliction = Finances; economics
· 8:13 Burdened = Taking up slack for others
1. Realize the root of the problem.
2. Find out the sources of the pressure. For example, come from work, economy or family, etc.
3. Think a moment for those questions. How does the pressure cause? And what influence does the pressure bring about? For example, sleeplessness or have no energy on doing everything.
4. Plan the solution that can work out such as reducing the amount of your work, improving your relationship with others, or saving your money, etc.
5. Think of the influences of that external pressure is causing in your life.
6. Carry out the method to reduce external pressure you choose.
7. Reflect on the way overcome external pressure if you can and accept it if you cannot reduce pressures
8. Review the effect of the method you choose to reduce external pressures and share it with another individual who is experiencing similar pressures in their life
9. Think whether the method you carried out is as ideal as the way you expect or if you need to modify the method next time
- Think the root of the problem caused by pressure carefully.
- You can also plan a schedule to make sure you work on pressures in your life the right way.
- You can ask your family or friends for some constructive suggestions.
- What you have to do is concentrate on your formula.
- If you don’t satisfy with the result, you will have to calm down, and then carry out step 1 and step 2 again.
- Don’t be overhasty on carrying out the formula.
- Don’t take a risk on using the wrong way to lessen your stress.
- Cutting, Drinking, Smoking, and Doing Drugs will not solve anything, despite their popularity for doing so. They are all just new problems to deal with.
