Chapter 1
Stress management
“The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion.”
– Thích Nhất Hạnh
Live in the moment like zebras
Zebras deal with immediate threats and move on.
Practice mindfulness to focus on the present, reducing stress caused by dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
Engage fully in current activities without distractions, like savoring your meal without checking your phone.
Use mindfulness to face stress
Being present reduces suffering.
Mindfulness helps us face stress, pain, and illness by anchoring us in the here and now.
Meditate to cultivate awareness of your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Embrace life’s ups and downs
Accept life’s “full catastrophe” to manage stress.
Embrace both good and bad experiences as natural parts of life.
Acknowledge challenges at work as opportunities to grow, rather than sources of frustration.
Acceptance reduces anxiety’s hold
Embrace your feelings instead of fighting them.
Acceptance can bring peace by lessening the struggle against negative emotions.
When feeling anxious, allow the emotion to be present without trying to suppress it.
Acceptance leads to freedom from anxiety
Allow yourself to feel.
Letting go of resistance eases stress, opening the door to healing and well-being.
Practice acceptance through mindfulness meditation, observing thoughts without attachment.
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