The Stress Factor

I am already feeling drained down, and this, my friend - is the first day of the week. So what constitutes this mental exasperation? Homo-sapiens in their late 20s are expected to be sturdy and rigid enough to handle the so-called “stress”. They are supposedly in the pink of their health. But first lets define mental stress – A force or an element in your existence that keeps you negatively engaged and negates harmony of life. The solution though, lies in the definition itself. The solution lies in a simple word – “your”. Its unique for every person and is different in diverse circumstances for the same individual. It is upto each individual of how much one wants to absorb or be influenced by this force. It is easier said than done though.

For example, I have a recurring issue in life like say – A dog barking in front of my house @ 6 in the morning every day. I try shooing him away but my efforts go in vain. I am quite weak hearted to poison him to exterminate his subsistence. And the my grievance falls on deaf ears of the civil bodies. Arguably I still have a lot of options left. But it depends on the individual how he or she tackles this situation and the amount of abhorrence, detestation, aggravation, the individual carries forward to affect the rest of the day. I may stay grumpy throughout the day dreading for the next morning. Or I just empty my mind and focus my energies elsewhere.

Now, this is a small concern that has little significance in compared to the issues that we face everyday. But the underlying fact behind handling stress is how much “you” incline yourself to take it on yourself. If you decide that this isn’t a major concern in life - it becomes MINOR. This is compelling fact that cannot be ignored. But there is a thin line between “Taking it easy” and being “Irresponsible”. A lot of times these qualities merge and the image that is casted out leans more towards a negligent disposition.