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Some people thrive, even under stressful conditions. What is their secret? Researchers have found that three attitudes are prevalent among people who are "stress hardy:"
(1) commitment,
(2) challenge,
(3) control

Being "hardy" in the face of stress

In 1975, a team of psychologists headed by Suzanne Kobasa began a 12-year study of managers at Illinois Bell Telephone. IBT experienced a 50% reduction in workforce in the 1980's after deregulation and divestiture of its parent company, AT&T. Not all managers in this highly stressful situation responded the same way. Some clearly handled the stress of the situation better than others.

These researchers found that managers who coped best with the high level of stress shared three common attitudes. This mindset, along with physical exercise and support from friends and family, prevented stress-related illnesses in this group. What three characteristics do stress hardy people share?

(1) Commitment: Stress hardy individuals are very involved in life, rather than detached and isolated. They have a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives and are committed to being involved with people and situations around them.

(2) Control: People who deal best with stress believe they have some personal control over what happens in their lives. They tend to be active and try to have an influence on what happens to them, rather than being passive and powerless.

(3) Challenge: Those who are stress hardy look at life as a challenge. They believe you can learn from all your experiences, good or bad, and are willing to take calculated risks.

All three of these attitudes work together to buffer a person from stress-related health problems.

Developing stress hardiness in your life

Research shows that people who are stress hardy are much less likely to become ill or emotionally distressed when they are in stressful situations. Here are some strategies for developing a stress hardy mindset.

Increasing Commitment:

1. Think about what you really want to accomplish in your life and write it down. Why are you here on the planet? What does your life mean?

2. Make a list of what gives your life meaning, purpose, and passion. For the next month, say, "yes" to things that add meaning to your life and "no" to those that don't.

3. Think about how you would want to be remembered by your family, friends, and colleagues. What kind of person do you want to be? What types of relationships do you want to cultivate? Start taking steps to make that vision a reality.

Maximizing Personal Control:

1. Focus on things you can personally change. You may not be able to change the fact that you have diabetes, but you can control whether you adequately manage your blood sugar on a daily basis.

2. If you are chronically frustrated, think about how you spend your energy. Is it primarily where you have real personal control or on situations beyond your control?

3. Make a list of changes you would like to make in your own life and identify the next small steps to start making those changes today. If you want to lose weight, reduce the number of sodas you drink from 5 to 4. If you want to exercise more, park your car a little further away from the store. These changes may seem small, but they add up quickly and feel doable.

Cultivating Challenge:

1. Think of difficult situations in your life that you could view instead as a challenge. Could you view the job you're "stuck" in as an opportunity to learn something that may be useful to you later? Are your conflicts with your teenager really opportunities to learn about patience and sacrifice?

2. Take a risk, just to learn something new. Think of something you've always wanted to do and make it a priority to try it. Take that voice class to learn how to sing. Take that trip you've always dreamed about.

3. Support others who are willing to make mistakes and learn from them. It's not easy venturing into new areas. We all need support and encouragement to do our best.

(c) Copyright 2003 Poonam Sharma, Ph.D. All rights reserved.

Poonam Sharma is a licensed psychologist and personal wellness coach. She did her doctoral work at The University of Texas at Austin and is a graduate of MentorCoach, a coach training program specifically for mental health professionals. She specializes in helping people with health issues.

In her coaching practice, she loves to work with organizations, groups, and individuals, helping them overcome obstacles to achieve the success they desire. Her style is to listen attentively to you in order to understand your situation clearly, assist you in setting realistic goals, and then supporting you as you take steps that will move you toward the results you desire.

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