Rising Above Stress

By Kamal Kumar Pruthi

In the fast-paced and high-pressure world we live in today, stress has become an unwanted companion for many of us. It creeps into our lives, takes up place in our minds and tightens its grip, leaving us overwhelmed and unprepared to face the challenges life throws at us. For as long as I can remember, I have been no stranger to stress. Since my early childhood, it has taken root in me and its influence has been significant, affecting not only my personal life but also my professional endeavors. When I was a child, I often found myself irritable and anxious for no apparent reason. The slightest obstacle can send me into a spiral of negative emotions. These early experiences left me with a persistent lack of self-confidence that haunted me throughout my teenage years and into my adult life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Authors Click Publishing
• Release date: Jan 24, 2024
• ISBN: 9788119368341

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Introduction

In the fast-paced and high-pressure world we live in today, stress has become an unwanted companion for many of us. It creeps into our lives, takes up place in our minds and tightens its grip, leaving us overwhelmed and unprepared to face the challenges life throws at us.

For as long as I can remember, I have been no stranger to stress. Since my early childhood, it has taken root in me and its influence has been significant, affecting not only my personal life but also my professional endeavors.

When I was a child, I often found myself irritable and anxious for no apparent reason.

The slightest obstacle can send me into a spiral of negative emotions. These early experiences left me with a persistent lack of self-confidence that haunted me throughout my teenage years and into my adult life.

Little did I know then that these feelings of stress and self-doubt would become my constant companions, shaping my life in ways I could never have imagined.

The influence of this uninvited guest is not limited to my personal life. It cast a shadow over my career, affected my performance, and prevented me from reaching my full potential. It seemed an insurmountable obstacle and I often felt trapped by its oppressive presence.

But, as they say, in every cloud there is a ray of hope.

My journey through the maze of stress and self-doubt was not in vain. Over the years, I discovered that it is possible to control stress, develop self-confidence, and achieve a better life.

This book, Rising Above Stress: Master 60+ Strategies for a Better Life, is the result of my personal adventure: a guide to help you navigate stressful Dangerous curvy road and win on the other side.

In these pages you will find a treasure trove of strategies and ideas, gathered through years of personal experience and extensive research. These strategies are not theoretical; they are practical and proven tools to help you reclaim your life, build your confidence, and overcome the burden of stress.

Join me on this transformational journey as we explore more than 60 strategies that will help you take control of your life and experience the profound change you deserve.

It's time to cast off the shackles of stress and self-doubt, overcome the obstacles that are holding you back, and embrace a life filled with positivity, confidence, and limitless potential.

Together, we will overcome stress and I promise you, your life will never be the same again.

About The Author

In the pages of his life, Kamal has written stories as diverse and dynamic as the roles he has played over the years. Through his career spanning over 20 years in the media industry, Kamal's journey has gained him a wealth of experience from the production floor to the director's chair.

But there was more to Kamal's life than just the glitz and glamor of the media world. Along the way, he encountered various challenges that tested his resilience and determination. These personal struggles led to major changes in Kamal's life.

Driven by a passion to make a meaningful impact, Kamal refocused his journey to help others navigate emotional complexities. Drawing on the wealth of experience and insight he has gained over the years, he has become an author with a mission to help people overcome emotional challenges and reach their full potential.

Kamal's commitment to this purpose extends beyond the pages of his writings. He has embraced the role of a life coach, assisting those seeking advice on their personal and professional journeys. Through a combination of storytelling and coaching, Kamal aims to help others overcome emotional hurdles and move on the path to the success they desire.

From media professional to author to life coach, Kamal's life, not only weathered life's storms, but rose from them with a renewed sense of purpose. Kamal is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, passion, and an unwavering belief in your ability to shape your own destiny.

Description of the Book

Life is a complex dance of challenges and triumphs, but there is an art in the chaos - the art of overcoming stress. In this transformative guide, experienced life coach and media expert Kamal reveals the keys to mastering his 60+ strategies that will fundamentally pave the way to a better life.

With extensive experience traversing the dynamic landscape of the media industry and achieving personal victories over adversity, Kamal has developed a hand-picked set of tools designed to help you overcome the stressors that permeate everyday life.

From managing work pressures to weathering personal storms, Rising Above Stress is a compass for anyone seeking resilience in the face of life's challenges. Each strategy is a beacon of practical wisdom, offering actionable steps along the authenticity of Kamal's journey.

Dive into its pages and discover not only how to weather the storm, but also how to harness their energy for personal growth. This book is more than just a manual. This is a roadmap for taking back control, promoting balance, and cultivating a purpose-driven life. As you embark on this guided stress management expedition, you'll find comfort in Kamal's calming voice and find inspiration to make positive changes.

This is more than just a self-help book. It's the companion for anyone who wants to not just survive but thrive in the face of life's challenges. Rising Above Stress is an invitation to you to take control of your own well-being and embrace a future with the resilience you need to overcome stress and create a life of fulfillment and joy.

What is Stress?

Stress can be considered a state of anxiety or mental tension experienced by a person facing a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response, its purpose is to cope with challenges and threats in life. Each of us experiences stress to one degree or another and each person reacts to it differently.

As we learn more about stress and how a stressful situation causes a stress response in us, we learn that it is not the situation but how we respond to stress that makes the big difference to our overall health. This often happens when we are faced with a situation that we do not know or feel we can handle or control.

When we face stress, our body produces stress hormones that trigger the fight or flight response and our immune system is immediately activated. This helps us react quickly to difficult or dangerous situations.

What Causes Stress?

There is no specific reason why people feel stressed. Many people experience stress for different reasons. You may feel stressed because of an important event or situation in your life. Or it could be a lot of little things. This can make it difficult to identify what is causing you stress.

Many things can cause stress in different areas of our lives. Like personal to professional, stress due to family or friends, it can be due to social conditions, or pandemic or money related issue to health issue one may have.

Can Happy Events Cause Stress?

Yes, some people experience due to big events that are going to take place in their life and are often thought of as happy events.

For example, you might feel to be happy or excited about getting married or having a baby or shifting to another unknown city or country for job. These events can be big changes, and you might start imagining the unexpected pressure of the event and experience stress. This can be backbreaking to deal with, especially if you feel pressured to be positive.

What is Acute Stress?

Acute stress happens within a few minutes and continues to a few hours of an event. It lasts for a short period, usually less than a few weeks, but is very intense. It can happen after an upsetting or unexpected life-changing event. For example, this could be a sudden bereavement, assault, or natural disaster.

What is Episodic Acute Stress?

Episodic acute stress is when acute stresses happen on a regular basis. This may be due to often tight work deadlines. It can also be experienced by some professionals who are frequently exposed to high-stress situations, such as healthcare professionals. With this type of stress, we don't have time to find a state of relaxation and calm. And the effects of acute, high-frequency stress accumulate. It often feels like we are moving from one crisis to another.

What is Chronic Stress?

Chronic stress is stress that is persistent or recurring. You may experience this if you are under a lot of pressure, be it work, work, health problems, most of the time. You may also experience chronic stress if your daily life is difficult, such as if you are a caregiver or if you live in poverty.

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